HeyRuaHow to say “conquest” in Irish
- Irish:
- concas
- English:
- conquest
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUNG-kus” /ˈkuːŋkəsˠ/
- Plural:
- concais (conquests)
- Genitive singular:
- concais, an choncais (e.g. tar éis an choncais, after the conquest)
- Genitive plural:
- concas, na gconcas (e.g. stair na gconcas, the history of the conquests)
What does “concas” mean?
- conquest
- The act of conquering a country or people and bringing them under control by force.Also: conquering, subjugation.
“Concas” with the article
The plural of conquest in Irish is concais. Here is concas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Concas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using concas, the Irish word for conquest.
Other nouns in Irish
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Conquest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conquest?
The Irish for conquest is concas (pronounced “KUNG-kus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is concais.
How do you pronounce concas in Irish?
Concas is said like “KUNG-kus” (IPA /ˈkuːŋkəsˠ/).
What is the plural of conquest in Irish?
The plural of concas is concais; with the article, na concais means “the conquests”. The genitive plural is concas, as in stair na gconcas (the history of the conquests).
Why does concas change to choncas or gconcas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) concas becomes mo choncas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconcas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'concas' and 'ionradh'?
'Ionradh' means an invasion, the act of entering a territory by force, while 'concas' is the conquest, the successful taking of control. An invasion may fail, but a conquest succeeds.
