HeyRuaHow to say “conifer” in Irish
- Irish:
- cónaiféar
- English:
- conifer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-nif-ayr” /ˈkoːnʲəfʲeːɾ/
- Plural:
- cónaiféir (conifers)
- Genitive singular:
- cónaiféir, an chónaiféir (e.g. duilleoga an chónaiféir, the needles of the conifer)
- Genitive plural:
- cónaiféar, na gcónaiféar (e.g. fás na gcónaiféar, the growth of conifers)
What does “cónaiféar” mean?
- conifer
- A cone-bearing tree, usually evergreen, such as a pine, fir or spruce.Also: coniferous tree, evergreen tree, cone-bearing tree.
“Cónaiféar” with the article
The plural of conifer in Irish is cónaiféir. Here is cónaiféar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cónaiféar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cónaiféar, the Irish word for conifer.
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Conifer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conifer?
The Irish for conifer is cónaiféar (pronounced “KOH-nif-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cónaiféir.
How do you pronounce cónaiféar in Irish?
Cónaiféar is said like “KOH-nif-ayr” (IPA /ˈkoːnʲəfʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of conifer in Irish?
The plural of cónaiféar is cónaiféir; with the article, na cónaiféir means “the conifers”. The genitive plural is cónaiféar, as in fás na gcónaiféar (the growth of conifers).
Why does cónaiféar change to chónaiféar or gcónaiféar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cónaiféar becomes mo chónaiféar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcónaiféar (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for conifer?
Yes, you may also see 'crann buaircíneach' (cone-bearing tree), but 'cónaiféar' is the standard technical term.
