HeyRuaHow to say “condom” in Irish
- Irish:
- coiscín
- English:
- condom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUSH-keen” /ˈkɔʃcin̠ʲ/
- Plural:
- coiscíní (condoms)
- Genitive singular:
- coiscín, an choiscín (e.g. úsáid coiscín, use of a condom)
- Genitive plural:
- coiscíní, na gcoiscíní (e.g. paicéad na gcoiscíní, the packet of the condoms)
What does “coiscín” mean?
- condom
- A thin rubber sheath worn on the penis during sex to prevent pregnancy or infection.Also: prophylactic, sheath, rubber.
“Coiscín” with the article
The plural of condom in Irish is coiscíní. Here is coiscín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coiscín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coiscín, the Irish word for condom.
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Condom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for condom?
The Irish for condom is coiscín (pronounced “KUSH-keen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coiscíní.
How do you pronounce coiscín in Irish?
Coiscín is said like “KUSH-keen” (IPA /ˈkɔʃcin̠ʲ/).
What is the plural of condom in Irish?
The plural of coiscín is coiscíní; with the article, na coiscíní means “the condoms”. The genitive plural is coiscíní, as in paicéad na gcoiscíní (the packet of the condoms).
Why does coiscín change to choiscín or gcoiscín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coiscín becomes mo choiscín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoiscín (eclipsis).
Where does the word 'coiscín' come from?
'Coiscín' is formed from 'cosc' (prevention) with the diminutive ending '-ín', literally 'a little preventer'.
