Container in Irish (Coimeádán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for container?

The Irish for container is coimeádán (pronounced “KIM-aw-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimeádáin. Depending on context it can also mean shipping container.

Q: What is the plural of container in Irish?

The plural of coimeádán is coimeádáin; with the article, na coimeádáin means “the containers”. The genitive plural is coimeádán, as in long coimeádán (a container ship).

Q: Does coimeádán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coimeádán can mean container or shipping container, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “container” in Irish

Irish:: coimeádán
English:: container, shipping container
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KIM-aw-dawn” /ˈkɪmʲaːd̪ˠaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: coimeádáin (containers)
Genitive singular:: coimeádáin, an choimeádáin (e.g. clúdach an choimeádáin, the lid of the container)
Genitive plural:: coimeádán, na gcoimeádán (e.g. long coimeádán, a container ship)

What does “coimeádán” mean?

“Coimeádán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

container: An object such as a box, jar or tank used for holding or storing things.Also: receptacle, holder, box.

1 other meaning: shipping container

2shipping container: A large metal box used for transporting goods by ship, train or lorry.Also: freight container, cargo container.

Other Irish words for container: bosca (box), soitheach (vessel)

“Coimeádán” with the article

The plural of container in Irish is coimeádáin. Here is coimeádán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an coimeádán

the container

No change after an

na coimeádáin

the containers

Plural: no change after na

“Coimeádán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coimeádán, the Irish word for container.

Cuir an bia i gcoimeádán sa chuisneoir.

Put the food in a container in the fridge.

Tá an coimeádán seo lán go béal.

This container is full to the brim.

Ní féidir liom clúdach an choimeádáin a oscailt.

I can't open the lid of the container.

Tháinig na coimeádáin isteach sa chalafort inné.

The containers came into the port yesterday.

Cá bhfuil mo choimeádán lóin?

Where is my lunch box?

Nigh na coimeádáin phlaisteacha tar éis gach béile.

Wash the plastic containers after every meal.

Tá an ola á coimeád sa choimeádán mór.

The oil is kept in the big container.

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Container in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for container?

The Irish for container is coimeádán (pronounced “KIM-aw-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimeádáin. Depending on context it can also mean shipping container.

How do you pronounce coimeádán in Irish?

Coimeádán is said like “KIM-aw-dawn” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲaːd̪ˠaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of container in Irish?

The plural of coimeádán is coimeádáin; with the article, na coimeádáin means “the containers”. The genitive plural is coimeádán, as in long coimeádán (a container ship).

Does coimeádán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coimeádán can mean container or shipping container, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does coimeádán change to choimeádán or gcoimeádán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimeádán becomes mo choimeádán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimeádán (eclipsis).

Which word is coimeádán related to?

It comes from the verb coimeád, 'to keep', so a coimeádán is literally a thing for keeping something in.

Container in Irish (Coimeádán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage