HeyRuaHow to say “commonness” in Irish
- Irish:
- coitiantacht
- English:
- commonness, generality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KITCH-ee-un-tukht” /ˈkɪtʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- coitiantachta, na coitiantachta (e.g. méid na coitiantachta, the extent of the commonness)
What does “coitiantacht” mean?
“Coitiantacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- commonness
- The quality of being common, usual or frequently met with.Also: prevalence, frequency, ordinariness.
1 other meaning: generality
- 2generality
- The quality of being general or widespread rather than particular.Also: universality, general nature.
“Coitiantacht” with the article
Here is coitiantacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Coitiantacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coitiantacht, the Irish word for commonness.
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Commonness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commonness?
The Irish for commonness is coitiantacht (pronounced “KITCH-ee-un-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean generality.
How do you pronounce coitiantacht in Irish?
Coitiantacht is said like “KITCH-ee-un-tukht” (IPA /ˈkɪtʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does coitiantacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for coitiantacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does coitiantacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coitiantacht can mean commonness or generality, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coitiantacht change to choitiantacht or gcoitiantacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coitiantacht becomes mo choitiantacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoitiantacht (eclipsis).
How does coitiantacht differ from minicíocht?
Coitiantacht means how common or widespread something is, while minicíocht means frequency in the sense of how often something happens.
