HeyRuaHow to say “conflict” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinghleic
- English:
- conflict, struggle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KING-lek” /ˈkɪŋʲlʲɛc/
- Plural:
- coinghleaca (conflicts)
- Genitive singular:
- coinghleice, na coinghleice (e.g. réiteach na coinghleice, resolution of the conflict)
- Genitive plural:
- coinghleaca, na gcoinghleaca (e.g. cúiseanna na gcoinghleaca, the causes of the conflicts)
What does “coinghleic” mean?
“Coinghleic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- conflict
- A serious disagreement or struggle between people, groups or countries, sometimes involving fighting.Also: clash, strife, struggle.
1 other meaning: struggle
- 2struggle
- A fight or hard contest between opposing sides.Also: contest, fight, combat.
“Coinghleic” with the article
The plural of conflict in Irish is coinghleaca. Here is coinghleic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinghleic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinghleic, the Irish word for conflict.
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Conflict in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conflict?
The Irish for conflict is coinghleic (pronounced “KING-lek”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coinghleaca. Depending on context it can also mean struggle.
How do you pronounce coinghleic in Irish?
Coinghleic is said like “KING-lek” (IPA /ˈkɪŋʲlʲɛc/).
What is the plural of conflict in Irish?
The plural of coinghleic is coinghleaca; with the article, na coinghleaca means “the conflicts”. The genitive plural is coinghleaca, as in cúiseanna na gcoinghleaca (the causes of the conflicts).
Does coinghleic have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coinghleic can mean conflict or struggle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coinghleic change to choinghleic or gcoinghleic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinghleic becomes mo choinghleic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinghleic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coinghleic' and 'achrann'?
'Coinghleic' is a more formal word for conflict, often between groups or nations, while 'achrann' is an everyday word for a quarrel or row.
How is 'coinghleic' different from 'coimhlint' and 'coinbhleacht'?
'Coimhlint' is the common word for a struggle or contest, and 'coinbhleacht' is the usual modern term for conflict, as in 'coinbhleacht leasa' (conflict of interest). 'Coinghleic' is a more formal or literary word for conflict or struggle.
