HeyRuaHow to say “consignment” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinsíniú
- English:
- consignment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- coinsínigh, to consign (ag coinsíniú, consigning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-sheen-oo” /ˈkɔnʲʃiːnʲuː/
- Plural:
- coinsínithe (consignments)
- Genitive singular:
- coinsínithe, an choinsínithe (e.g. luach an choinsínithe, value of the consignment)
- Genitive plural:
- coinsínithe, na gcoinsínithe (e.g. seachadadh na gcoinsínithe, the delivery of the consignments)
What does “coinsíniú” mean?
- consignment
- The act of sending goods to someone, or a batch of goods sent together; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'coinsínigh'.Also: consigning, shipment, dispatch.
“Coinsíniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, coinsíniú means consigning: it is the verbal noun of the verb coinsínigh (to consign). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Coinsíniú” with the article
The plural of consignment in Irish is coinsínithe. Here is coinsíniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinsíniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinsíniú, the Irish word for consignment.
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Consignment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consignment?
The Irish for consignment is coinsíniú (pronounced “KON-sheen-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinsínithe.
How do you pronounce coinsíniú in Irish?
Coinsíniú is said like “KON-sheen-oo” (IPA /ˈkɔnʲʃiːnʲuː/).
What is the plural of consignment in Irish?
The plural of coinsíniú is coinsínithe; with the article, na coinsínithe means “the consignments”. The genitive plural is coinsínithe, as in seachadadh na gcoinsínithe (the delivery of the consignments).
Why does coinsíniú change to choinsíniú or gcoinsíniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinsíniú becomes mo choinsíniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinsíniú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coinsíniú' and 'lastas'?
'Coinsíniú' is the formal commercial term for a consignment of goods, while 'lastas' means a cargo or load, especially on a ship or vehicle.
