HeyRuaHow to say “concept” in Irish
- Irish:
- coincheap
- English:
- concept
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-hyap” /ˈkɪnʲçapˠ/
- Plural:
- coincheapa (concepts)
- Genitive singular:
- coincheapa, an choincheapa (e.g. brí an choincheapa, the meaning of the concept)
- Genitive plural:
- coincheap, na gcoincheap (e.g. sainmhíniú na gcoincheap, the definition of the concepts)
What does “coincheap” mean?
- concept
- A general idea or notion of what something is or how it works.Also: notion, idea, conception.
“Coincheap” with the article
The plural of concept in Irish is coincheapa. Here is coincheap after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coincheap” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coincheap, the Irish word for concept.
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Concept in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for concept?
The Irish for concept is coincheap (pronounced “KUN-hyap”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coincheapa.
How do you pronounce coincheap in Irish?
Coincheap is said like “KUN-hyap” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲçapˠ/).
What is the plural of concept in Irish?
The plural of coincheap is coincheapa; with the article, na coincheapa means “the concepts”. The genitive plural is coincheap, as in sainmhíniú na gcoincheap (the definition of the concepts).
Why does coincheap change to choincheap or gcoincheap?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coincheap becomes mo choincheap (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoincheap (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coincheap' and 'smaoineamh'?
'Coincheap' is a formal word for an abstract concept, while 'smaoineamh' is the everyday word for a thought or idea.
