HeyRuaHow to say “confiscation” in Irish
- Irish:
- coigistiú
- English:
- confiscation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- coigistigh, to confiscate (ag coigistiú, confiscating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIG-ish-tyoo” /ˈkɪɟɪʃtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- coigistithe, an choigistithe (e.g. ordú coigistithe, confiscation order)
What does “coigistiú” mean?
- confiscation
- The act of officially taking someone's property away, especially as a penalty; it is the verbal noun of the verb coigistigh.Also: confiscating, seizure, forfeiture.
“Coigistiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, coigistiú means confiscating: it is the verbal noun of the verb coigistigh (to confiscate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Coigistiú” with the article
Here is coigistiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Coigistiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coigistiú, 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 coigistiú (pronounced “KIG-ish-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce coigistiú in Irish?
Coigistiú is said like “KIG-ish-tyoo” (IPA /ˈkɪɟɪʃtʲuː/).
Does coigistiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for coigistiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coigistiú change to choigistiú or gcoigistiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coigistiú becomes mo choigistiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoigistiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coigistiú and urghabháil?
Coigistiú is confiscation, usually permanent as a penalty, while urghabháil is seizure, often of goods pending a legal decision.
