HeyRuaHow to say “commonage” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimín
- English:
- commonage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-een” /ˈkɛmʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- coimíní (commonages)
- Genitive singular:
- coimín, an choimín (e.g. cearta an choimín, the rights of the commonage)
- Genitive plural:
- coimíní, na gcoimíní (e.g. roinnt na gcoimíní, the division of the commonages)
What does “coimín” mean?
- commonage
- Land, especially grazing or bog land, that is held and used in common by several people.Also: common land, common, common grazing.
“Coimín” with the article
The plural of commonage in Irish is coimíní. Here is coimín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coimín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimín, the Irish word for commonage.
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Commonage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commonage?
The Irish for commonage is coimín (pronounced “KUM-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimíní.
How do you pronounce coimín in Irish?
Coimín is said like “KUM-een” (IPA /ˈkɛmʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of commonage in Irish?
The plural of coimín is coimíní; with the article, na coimíní means “the commonages”. The genitive plural is coimíní, as in roinnt na gcoimíní (the division of the commonages).
Why does coimín change to choimín or gcoimín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimín becomes mo choimín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimín (eclipsis).
Is 'coimín' related to the English word 'common'?
Yes, 'coimín' is a borrowing of English 'common' and refers to shared land held in commonage, not to the adjective 'common'.
