HeyRuaHow to say “convention” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinbhinsiún
- English:
- convention
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-vin-shoon” /ˈkɪnʲvʲɪnʲʃuːnʲ/
- Plural:
- coinbhinsiúin (conventions)
- Genitive singular:
- coinbhinsiúin, an choinbhinsiúin (e.g. téacs an choinbhinsiúin, the text of the convention)
- Genitive plural:
- coinbhinsiún, na gcoinbhinsiún (e.g. téacsanna na gcoinbhinsiún, the texts of the conventions)
What does “coinbhinsiún” mean?
“Coinbhinsiún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- convention
- A formal agreement between states or organisations, such as an international treaty.Also: treaty, international agreement, accord.
1 other meaning:
- 2convention
- A large formal assembly or conference of members or delegates.Also: assembly, congress, conference.
Other Irish words for convention: comhdháil (conference)
“Coinbhinsiún” with the article
The plural of convention in Irish is coinbhinsiúin. Here is coinbhinsiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinbhinsiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinbhinsiún, the Irish word for convention.
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Convention in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for convention?
The Irish for convention is coinbhinsiún (pronounced “KIN-vin-shoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinbhinsiúin.
How do you pronounce coinbhinsiún in Irish?
Coinbhinsiún is said like “KIN-vin-shoon” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲvʲɪnʲʃuːnʲ/).
What is the plural of convention in Irish?
The plural of coinbhinsiún is coinbhinsiúin; with the article, na coinbhinsiúin means “the conventions”. The genitive plural is coinbhinsiún, as in téacsanna na gcoinbhinsiún (the texts of the conventions).
Why does coinbhinsiún change to choinbhinsiún or gcoinbhinsiún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinbhinsiún becomes mo choinbhinsiún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinbhinsiún (eclipsis).
Does 'coinbhinsiún' mean a social convention or custom?
No, for a custom or social norm use 'gnás'. 'Coinbhinsiún' is a formal agreement or assembly.
How is 'coinbhinsiún' different from 'conradh'?
'Conradh' is the general word for a treaty or contract, while 'coinbhinsiún' is used for named multilateral conventions like Coinbhinsiún na Ginéive.
