HeyRuaHow to say “concrete” in Irish
- Irish:
- coincréit
- English:
- concrete
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUNG-kraytch” /ˈkɪŋkɾʲeːtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- coincréite, na coincréite (e.g. bloc coincréite, concrete block)
What does “coincréit” mean?
- concrete
- A hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, gravel and water, which sets solid.Also: cement, building material.
“Coincréit” with the article
Here is coincréit after the article (an t-alt).
“Coincréit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coincréit, the Irish word for concrete.
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Concrete in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for concrete?
The Irish for concrete is coincréit (pronounced “KUNG-kraytch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce coincréit in Irish?
Coincréit is said like “KUNG-kraytch” (IPA /ˈkɪŋkɾʲeːtʲ/).
Does coincréit have a plural?
No plural form is given for coincréit in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coincréit change to choincréit or gcoincréit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coincréit becomes mo choincréit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoincréit (eclipsis).
Is 'coincréit' the same as 'stroighin'?
No: 'stroighin' is cement, the powder used as an ingredient, while 'coincréit' is the finished mixture of cement, sand and gravel.
Can 'coincréit' mean concrete in the sense of 'not abstract'?
No, it is only the building material; for the adjective 'concrete' use 'nithiúil' or 'coincréiteach'.
