HeyRuaHow to say “controversy” in Irish
- Irish:
- conspóid
- English:
- controversy, contention
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-spohj” /ˈkɔn̪ˠsˠpˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- conspóidí (controversies)
- Genitive singular:
- conspóide, na conspóide (e.g. ábhar conspóide, a subject of controversy)
- Genitive plural:
- conspóidí, na gconspóidí (e.g. líon na gconspóidí, the number of controversies)
What does “conspóid” mean?
“Conspóid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- controversy
- A public disagreement or argument about something on which people hold strongly opposed views.Also: dispute, contention, argument.
1 other meaning: contention
- 2contention
- Quarrelling or strife between people.Also: strife, quarrel, wrangling.
“Conspóid” with the article
The plural of controversy in Irish is conspóidí. Here is conspóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Conspóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conspóid, the Irish word for controversy.
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Controversy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for controversy?
The Irish for controversy is conspóid (pronounced “KUN-spohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is conspóidí. Depending on context it can also mean contention.
How do you pronounce conspóid in Irish?
Conspóid is said like “KUN-spohj” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠsˠpˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of controversy in Irish?
The plural of conspóid is conspóidí; with the article, na conspóidí means “the controversies”. The genitive plural is conspóidí, as in líon na gconspóidí (the number of controversies).
Does conspóid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Conspóid can mean controversy or contention, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does conspóid change to chonspóid or gconspóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conspóid becomes mo chonspóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconspóid (eclipsis).
How do I say 'controversial' in Irish?
Use the adjective conspóideach, for example ceist chonspóideach, 'a controversial question'.
What is the difference between conspóid and argóint?
Conspóid is a dispute or controversy, often public, while argóint usually means an argument or a line of reasoning.
