Conscription in Irish (Coinscríobh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for conscription?

The Irish for conscription is coinscríobh (pronounced “KON-shkree-uv”). It’s a masculine noun.

Q: Does coinscríobh have more than one meaning?

Coinscríobh also has its own entry as a verb meaning to conscript.

How to say “conscription” in Irish

Irish:: coinscríobh
English:: conscription
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: coinscríobh, to conscript (ag coinscríobh, conscripting)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KON-shkree-uv” /ˈkɔnʲʃcrʲiːw/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: coinscríofa, an choinscríofa (e.g. in aghaidh an choinscríofa, against conscription)

What does “coinscríobh” mean?

conscription: The compulsory enrolment of people into the armed forces; it is also the verbal noun of the verb 'coinscríobh', to conscript.Also: conscripting, compulsory military service, draft, call-up.

Other entries for “coinscríobh”

The same spelling has its own page as:

coinscríobhto conscript · verb

“Coinscríobh” as a verbal noun

After ag, coinscríobh means conscripting: it is the verbal noun of the verb coinscríobh (to conscript). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

coinscríobhverbal noun

ag coinscríobhconscripting

“Coinscríobh” with the article

Here is coinscríobh after the article (an t-alt).

an coinscríobh

the conscription

No change after an

“Coinscríobh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coinscríobh, the Irish word for conscription.

Cuireadh coinscríobh i bhfeidhm le linn an chogaidh.

Conscription was introduced during the war.

Bhí an pobal go láidir in aghaidh an choinscríofa.

The public was strongly against conscription.

Níor tugadh coinscríobh isteach in Éirinn riamh.

Conscription was never introduced in Ireland.

Cuireadh deireadh leis an gcoinscríobh i 1960.

Conscription was ended in 1960.

Bhí agóidí ann faoi bhagairt an choinscríofa.

There were protests about the threat of conscription.

Tá coinscríobh fós i bhfeidhm sa tír sin.

Conscription is still in force in that country.

Theith sé thar lear chun coinscríobh a sheachaint.

He fled abroad to avoid conscription.

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Conscription in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for conscription?

The Irish for conscription is coinscríobh (pronounced “KON-shkree-uv”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce coinscríobh in Irish?

Coinscríobh is said like “KON-shkree-uv” (IPA /ˈkɔnʲʃcrʲiːw/).

Does coinscríobh have a plural?

No plural form is given for coinscríobh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does coinscríobh have more than one meaning?

Coinscríobh also has its own entry as a verb meaning to conscript.

Why does coinscríobh change to choinscríobh or gcoinscríobh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinscríobh becomes mo choinscríobh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinscríobh (eclipsis).

Is 'coinscríobh' related to 'scríobh'?

Yes, it is built from 'con-' and 'scríobh' (write), mirroring English 'conscription', literally enrolling by writing names down.

Conscription in Irish (Coinscríobh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage