HeyRuaHow to say “consignment” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinsíneacht
- English:
- consignment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-sheen-yukht” /ˈkɪnʲʃiːnʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- coinsíneachtaí (consignments)
- Genitive singular:
- coinsíneachta, na coinsíneachta (e.g. luach na coinsíneachta, value of the consignment)
- Genitive plural:
- coinsíneachtaí, na gcoinsíneachtaí (e.g. seachadadh na gcoinsíneachtaí, the delivery of the consignments)
What does “coinsíneacht” mean?
- consignment
- A batch of goods sent or delivered together, especially for sale or trade.Also: shipment, batch of goods, delivery.
“Coinsíneacht” with the article
The plural of consignment in Irish is coinsíneachtaí. Here is coinsíneacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinsíneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinsíneacht, 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 coinsíneacht (pronounced “KUN-sheen-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coinsíneachtaí.
How do you pronounce coinsíneacht in Irish?
Coinsíneacht is said like “KUN-sheen-yukht” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲʃiːnʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of consignment in Irish?
The plural of coinsíneacht is coinsíneachtaí; with the article, na coinsíneachtaí means “the consignments”. The genitive plural is coinsíneachtaí, as in seachadadh na gcoinsíneachtaí (the delivery of the consignments).
Why does coinsíneacht change to choinsíneacht or gcoinsíneacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinsíneacht becomes mo choinsíneacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinsíneacht (eclipsis).
Is coinsíneacht the same as lastas?
They overlap: lastas is a cargo or load carried by a ship or vehicle, while coinsíneacht is a consignment of goods sent to a buyer or agent, a more commercial term.
