HeyRuaHow to say “constable” in Irish
- Irish:
- constábla
- English:
- constable
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-stawb-luh” /ˈkɔn̪ˠsˠt̪ˠaːbˠlˠə/
- Plural:
- constáblaí (constables)
- Genitive singular:
- constábla, an chonstábla (e.g. hata an chonstábla, the constable's hat)
- Genitive plural:
- constáblaí, na gconstáblaí (e.g. líon na gconstáblaí, the number of constables)
What does “constábla” mean?
- constable
- A police officer of the lowest rank.Also: police officer, policeman, policewoman.
“Constábla” with the article
The plural of constable in Irish is constáblaí. Here is constábla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Constábla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using constábla, the Irish word for constable.
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Constable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for constable?
The Irish for constable is constábla (pronounced “KON-stawb-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is constáblaí.
How do you pronounce constábla in Irish?
Constábla is said like “KON-stawb-luh” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠsˠt̪ˠaːbˠlˠə/).
What is the plural of constable in Irish?
The plural of constábla is constáblaí; with the article, na constáblaí means “the constables”. The genitive plural is constáblaí, as in líon na gconstáblaí (the number of constables).
Why does constábla change to chonstábla or gconstábla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) constábla becomes mo chonstábla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconstábla (eclipsis).
Is 'constábla' the usual word for a police officer in Ireland?
In Ireland an ordinary police officer is usually called a garda, and 'constábla' is mainly used for the rank in other police forces, such as in Northern Ireland or Britain.
