HeyRuaHow to say “conger eel” in Irish
- Irish:
- concar
- English:
- conger eel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUNG-kur” /ˈkʊŋkəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- concair (conger eels)
- Genitive singular:
- concair, an choncair (e.g. fiacla an choncair, the conger's teeth)
- Genitive plural:
- concar, na gconcar (e.g. iascach concar, fishing for conger eels)
What does “concar” mean?
- conger eel
- A large sea eel found in rocky coastal waters, also simply called a conger.Also: conger, sea eel, eel.
“Concar” with the article
The plural of conger eel in Irish is concair. Here is concar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Concar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using concar, the Irish word for conger eel.
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Conger eel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conger eel?
The Irish for conger eel is concar (pronounced “KUNG-kur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is concair.
How do you pronounce concar in Irish?
Concar is said like “KUNG-kur” (IPA /ˈkʊŋkəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of conger eel in Irish?
The plural of concar is concair; with the article, na concair means “the conger eels”. The genitive plural is concar, as in iascach concar (fishing for conger eels).
Why does concar change to choncar or gconcar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) concar becomes mo choncar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconcar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'concar' and 'eascann'?
'Eascann' is the general word for an eel, especially the freshwater eel, while 'concar' is specifically the large sea eel, the conger.
