HeyRuaHow to say “conscript” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinscríofach
- English:
- conscript
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-shkree-uh-fukh” /ˈkɪnʲˌʃcrʲiːəfəx/
- Plural:
- coinscríofaigh (conscripts)
- Genitive singular:
- coinscríofaigh, an choinscríofaigh (e.g. éide an choinscríofaigh, the conscript's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- coinscríofach, na gcoinscríofach (e.g. earcú na gcoinscríofach, the recruitment of conscripts)
What does “coinscríofach” mean?
- conscript
- A person who has been compulsorily enlisted for military service.Also: draftee, conscripted soldier, recruit.
“Coinscríofach” with the article
The plural of conscript in Irish is coinscríofaigh. Here is coinscríofach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinscríofach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinscríofach, the Irish word for conscript.
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Conscript in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conscript?
The Irish for conscript is coinscríofach (pronounced “KIN-shkree-uh-fukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinscríofaigh.
How do you pronounce coinscríofach in Irish?
Coinscríofach is said like “KIN-shkree-uh-fukh” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲˌʃcrʲiːəfəx/).
What is the plural of conscript in Irish?
The plural of coinscríofach is coinscríofaigh; with the article, na coinscríofaigh means “the conscripts”. The genitive plural is coinscríofach, as in earcú na gcoinscríofach (the recruitment of conscripts).
Why does coinscríofach change to choinscríofach or gcoinscríofach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinscríofach becomes mo choinscríofach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinscríofach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coinscríofach' and 'oibrí deonach'?
A 'coinscríofach' is forced into military service by law (coinscríobh), whereas an 'óglach' or 'saorálaí' joins voluntarily.
