HeyRuaHow to say “conflict” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinbhleacht
- English:
- conflict, conflict of interest
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-uh-vlyakht” /ˈkɪnʲəvʲlʲaxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- coinbhleachtaí (conflicts)
- Genitive singular:
- coinbhleachta, na coinbhleachta (e.g. réiteach na coinbhleachta, resolution of the conflict)
- Genitive plural:
- coinbhleachtaí, na gcoinbhleachtaí (e.g. réiteach coinbhleachtaí, conflict resolution)
What does “coinbhleacht” mean?
“Coinbhleacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- conflict
- A serious disagreement or struggle between people, groups or countries, often an armed one.Also: armed conflict, strife, clash.
1 other meaning: conflict of interest
- 2conflict of interest
- A clash between opposing interests, duties or ideas, as in 'coinbhleacht leasa'.Also: clash, incompatibility.
“Coinbhleacht” with the article
The plural of conflict in Irish is coinbhleachtaí. Here is coinbhleacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinbhleacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinbhleacht, 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 coinbhleacht (pronounced “KIN-uh-vlyakht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coinbhleachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean conflict of interest.
How do you pronounce coinbhleacht in Irish?
Coinbhleacht is said like “KIN-uh-vlyakht” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲəvʲlʲaxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of conflict in Irish?
The plural of coinbhleacht is coinbhleachtaí; with the article, na coinbhleachtaí means “the conflicts”. The genitive plural is coinbhleachtaí, as in réiteach coinbhleachtaí (conflict resolution).
Does coinbhleacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coinbhleacht can mean conflict or conflict of interest, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coinbhleacht change to choinbhleacht or gcoinbhleacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinbhleacht becomes mo choinbhleacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinbhleacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coinbhleacht' and 'coimhlint'?
'Coinbhleacht' is the formal term for a conflict, especially a political or armed one or a conflict of interest, while 'coimhlint' is more general, meaning a struggle or contest.
