HeyRuaHow to say “confiscation” in Irish
- Irish:
- coigistíocht
- English:
- confiscation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIG-ish-tee-ukht” /ˈkɪɡʲɪʃtʲiəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- coigistíochta, na coigistíochta (e.g. ordú coigistíochta, confiscation order)
What does “coigistíocht” mean?
- confiscation
- The act of officially taking someone's property away, usually by a legal authority; the verbal noun of the verb coigistigh.Also: seizure, forfeiture, confiscating.
“Coigistíocht” with the article
Here is coigistíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Coigistíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coigistíocht, the Irish word for confiscation.
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Confiscation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for confiscation?
The Irish for confiscation is coigistíocht (pronounced “KIG-ish-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce coigistíocht in Irish?
Coigistíocht is said like “KIG-ish-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɪɡʲɪʃtʲiəxt̪/).
Does coigistíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for coigistíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coigistíocht change to choigistíocht or gcoigistíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coigistíocht becomes mo choigistíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoigistíocht (eclipsis).
How is coigistíocht different from urghabháil?
Coigistíocht means permanent confiscation of property, often as a penalty, while urghabháil is seizure, such as goods seized by customs, which may be temporary.
