HeyRuaHow to say “Connachtman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Connachtach
- English:
- Connachtman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-ukh-tukh” /ˈkɔn̪ˠəxt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Connachtaigh (Connachtmen)
- Genitive singular:
- Connachtaigh, an Chonnachtaigh (e.g. teach an Chonnachtaigh, the Connachtman's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Connachtach, na gConnachtach (e.g. canúint na gConnachtach, the dialect of the Connacht people)
What does “Connachtach” mean?
- Connachtman
- A person who comes from the province of Connacht in the west of Ireland.Also: connachtwoman, Connacht person, native of Connacht, person from Connacht.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Connachtach” with the article
The plural of Connachtman in Irish is Connachtaigh. Here is Connachtach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Connachtach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Connachtach, the Irish word for Connachtman.
Other nouns in Irish
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Connachtman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Connachtman?
The Irish for Connachtman is Connachtach (pronounced “KUN-ukh-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Connachtaigh.
How do you pronounce Connachtach in Irish?
Connachtach is said like “KUN-ukh-tukh” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠəxt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Connachtman in Irish?
The plural of Connachtach is Connachtaigh; with the article, na Connachtaigh means “the Connachtmen”. The genitive plural is Connachtach, as in canúint na gConnachtach (the dialect of the Connacht people).
Does Connachtach have more than one meaning?
Connachtach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Connacht.
Why does Connachtach change to Chonnachtach or gConnachtach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Connachtach becomes mo Chonnachtach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gConnachtach (eclipsis).
What are the words for people from the other provinces?
A Munster person is Muimhneach, an Ulster person is Ultach and a Leinster person is Laighneach.
What is the province itself called?
The province is Connachta (Cúige Chonnacht), while Connachtach is the person from it.
