HeyRuaHow to say “conservative person” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimeádach
- English:
- conservative person, keeper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIM-aw-dukh” /ˈkɪmʲɑːd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- coimeádaigh (conservative people)
- Genitive singular:
- coimeádaigh, an choimeádaigh (e.g. tuairim an choimeádaigh, the conservative's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- coimeádach, na gcoimeádach (e.g. páirtí na gcoimeádach, the party of the conservatives)
What does “coimeádach” mean?
“Coimeádach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- conservative person
- A person who prefers established ways and resists change, especially in politics.Also: tory, traditionalist, right-winger.
1 other meaning: keeper
- 2keeper
- A person who keeps, guards or preserves something.Also: custodian, preserver.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Coimeádach” with the article
The plural of conservative person in Irish is coimeádaigh. Here is coimeádach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coimeádach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimeádach, the Irish word for conservative person.
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Conservative person in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conservative person?
The Irish for conservative person is coimeádach (pronounced “KIM-aw-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimeádaigh. Depending on context it can also mean keeper.
How do you pronounce coimeádach in Irish?
Coimeádach is said like “KIM-aw-dukh” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲɑːd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of conservative person in Irish?
The plural of coimeádach is coimeádaigh; with the article, na coimeádaigh means “the conservative people”. The genitive plural is coimeádach, as in páirtí na gcoimeádach (the party of the conservatives).
Does coimeádach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coimeádach can mean conservative person or keeper, depending on context; the first is the most common. Coimeádach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning conservative.
Why does coimeádach change to choimeádach or gcoimeádach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimeádach becomes mo choimeádach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimeádach (eclipsis).
Is 'coimeádach' the same as 'coimeádaí'?
Not quite: 'coimeádaí' usually means a keeper or custodian, while 'coimeádach' as a noun usually means a conservative, as in 'na Coimeádaigh'.
