HeyRuaHow to say “commoner” in Irish
- Irish:
- comóntach
- English:
- commoner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-oan-tukh” /ˈkʊmˠoːn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- comóntaigh (commoners)
- Genitive singular:
- comóntaigh, an chomóntaigh (e.g. cearta an chomóntaigh, the rights of the commoner)
- Genitive plural:
- comóntach, na gcomóntach (e.g. Teach na gComóntach, the House of Commons)
What does “comóntach” mean?
- commoner
- A person who is not a member of the nobility; an ordinary member of the public.Also: common person, member of the commons.
“Comóntach” with the article
The plural of commoner in Irish is comóntaigh. Here is comóntach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comóntach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comóntach, the Irish word for commoner.
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Commoner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commoner?
The Irish for commoner is comóntach (pronounced “KUM-oan-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comóntaigh.
How do you pronounce comóntach in Irish?
Comóntach is said like “KUM-oan-tukh” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠoːn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of commoner in Irish?
The plural of comóntach is comóntaigh; with the article, na comóntaigh means “the commoners”. The genitive plural is comóntach, as in Teach na gComóntach (the House of Commons).
Why does comóntach change to chomóntach or gcomóntach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comóntach becomes mo chomóntach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomóntach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'House of Commons' in Irish?
It is 'Teach na gComóntach', using the eclipsed genitive plural of 'comóntach'.
