HeyRuaHow to say “condition” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinníoll
- English:
- condition, clause
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-yeel” /ˈkɪnʲiːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- coinníollacha (conditions)
- Genitive singular:
- coinníll, an choinníll (e.g. téarmaí an choinníll, the terms of the condition)
- Genitive plural:
- coinníollacha, na gcoinníollacha (e.g. liosta na gcoinníollacha, the list of the conditions)
What does “coinníoll” mean?
“Coinníoll” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- condition
- Something that must be agreed to or happen before something else can happen; a requirement or stipulation.Also: requirement, stipulation, proviso, term.
“Coinníoll” with the article
The plural of condition in Irish is coinníollacha. Here is coinníoll after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinníoll” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinníoll, the Irish word for condition.
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Condition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for condition?
The Irish for condition is coinníoll (pronounced “KIN-yeel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinníollacha. Depending on context it can also mean clause.
How do you pronounce coinníoll in Irish?
Coinníoll is said like “KIN-yeel” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲiːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of condition in Irish?
The plural of coinníoll is coinníollacha; with the article, na coinníollacha means “the conditions”. The genitive plural is coinníollacha, as in liosta na gcoinníollacha (the list of the conditions).
Does coinníoll have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coinníoll can mean condition or clause, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coinníoll change to choinníoll or gcoinníoll?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinníoll becomes mo choinníoll (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinníoll (eclipsis).
Does 'coinníoll' mean condition in the sense of state or health?
No, 'coinníoll' is a requirement or stipulation. For the state of something use 'staid' or 'riocht', e.g. 'i ndrochstaid' (in bad condition).
How do I say 'on condition that'?
Use 'ar choinníoll go', e.g. 'ar choinníoll go n-íocfaidh tú' (on condition that you pay); the negative is 'ar choinníoll nach'.
