HeyRuaHow to say “consul” in Irish
- Irish:
- consal
- English:
- consul, consul (Roman)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-suhl” /ˈkɔn̪ˠsˠəlˠ/
- Plural:
- consail (consuls)
- Genitive singular:
- consail, an chonsail (e.g. oifig an chonsail, the consul's office)
- Genitive plural:
- consal, na gconsal (e.g. cruinniú na gconsal, meeting of the consuls)
What does “consal” mean?
“Consal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- consul
- An official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and look after the interests of its citizens there.Also: consular official, diplomat.
1 other meaning: consul (Roman)
- 2consul (Roman)
- One of the two chief magistrates elected each year in ancient Rome.Also: consul, Roman consul, magistrate.
“Consal” with the article
The plural of consul in Irish is consail. Here is consal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Consal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using consal, the Irish word for consul.
Other nouns in Irish
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Consul in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consul?
The Irish for consul is consal (pronounced “KUN-suhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is consail. Depending on context it can also mean consul (Roman).
How do you pronounce consal in Irish?
Consal is said like “KUN-suhl” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠsˠəlˠ/).
What is the plural of consul in Irish?
The plural of consal is consail; with the article, na consail means “the consuls”. The genitive plural is consal, as in cruinniú na gconsal (meeting of the consuls).
Does consal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Consal can mean consul or consul (Roman), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does consal change to chonsal or gconsal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) consal becomes mo chonsal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconsal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'consal' and 'ambasadóir'?
An 'ambasadóir' heads an embassy (ambasáid) in a capital, while a 'consal' runs a consulate (consalacht), often in another city, mainly helping citizens.
