HeyRuaHow to say “consignee” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinsíní
- English:
- consignee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-sheen-ee” /ˈkɪnʲʃiːnʲiː/
- Plural:
- coinsínithe (consignees)
- Genitive singular:
- coinsíní, an choinsíní (e.g. seoladh an choinsíní, the consignee's address)
- Genitive plural:
- coinsínithe, na gcoinsínithe (e.g. seoltaí na gcoinsínithe, the consignees' addresses)
What does “coinsíní” mean?
- consignee
- A person or company to whom goods are sent or delivered.Also: recipient of goods, receiver of a consignment.
“Coinsíní” with the article
The plural of consignee in Irish is coinsínithe. Here is coinsíní after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinsíní” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinsíní, the Irish word for consignee.
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Consignee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consignee?
The Irish for consignee is coinsíní (pronounced “KUN-sheen-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinsínithe.
How do you pronounce coinsíní in Irish?
Coinsíní is said like “KUN-sheen-ee” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲʃiːnʲiː/).
What is the plural of consignee in Irish?
The plural of coinsíní is coinsínithe; with the article, na coinsínithe means “the consignees”. The genitive plural is coinsínithe, as in seoltaí na gcoinsínithe (the consignees' addresses).
Why does coinsíní change to choinsíní or gcoinsíní?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinsíní becomes mo choinsíní (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinsíní (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coinsíní and coinsíneoir?
The coinsíní is the person who receives the goods (consignee), while the coinsíneoir is the person who sends them (consignor).
