Conservation in Irish (Caomhantas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for conservation?

The Irish for conservation is caomhantas (pronounced “KWEEV-un-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “conservation” in Irish

Irish:: caomhantas
English:: conservation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KWEEV-un-tus” /ˈkiːvˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: caomhantais, an chaomhantais (e.g. limistéar caomhantais, conservation area)

What does “caomhantas” mean?

conservation: The protection and careful preservation of nature, buildings or resources so that they are not damaged or lost.Also: preservation, protection of nature, environmental conservation.

“Caomhantas” with the article

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

an caomhantas

the conservation

No change after an

“Caomhantas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using caomhantas, the Irish word for conservation.

Tá suim mhór aici sa chaomhantas.

She is very interested in conservation.

Is tábhachtach an caomhantas don dúlra.

Conservation is important for nature.

Oibríonn sé le grúpa caomhantais.

He works with a conservation group.

Caitear airgead mór ar chaomhantas gach bliain.

A lot of money is spent on conservation every year.

Is limistéar caomhantais speisialta é an portach seo.

This bog is a special conservation area.

Tá an caomhantas ag teacht chun cinn sa tír.

Conservation is gaining ground in the country.

Rinne sí staidéar ar chaomhantas san ollscoil.

She studied conservation at university.

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Conservation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for conservation?

The Irish for conservation is caomhantas (pronounced “KWEEV-un-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce caomhantas in Irish?

Caomhantas is said like “KWEEV-un-tus” (IPA /ˈkiːvˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).

Does caomhantas have a plural?

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

Why does caomhantas change to chaomhantas or gcaomhantas?

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

What is the difference between caomhantas and caomhnú?

Caomhnú is the verbal noun meaning the act of preserving or protecting something, while caomhantas is the general concept or field of conservation.

Conservation in Irish (Caomhantas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage