HeyRuaHow to say “convoy” in Irish
- Irish:
- conbhua
- English:
- convoy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-voo-uh” /ˈkɔnˠəˌwuə/
- Plural:
- conbhuanna (convoys)
- Genitive singular:
- conbhua, an chonbhua (e.g. ceannaire an chonbhua, leader of the convoy)
- Genitive plural:
- conbhuanna, na gconbhuanna (e.g. cosaint na gconbhuanna, the protection of the convoys)
What does “conbhua” mean?
- convoy
- A group of vehicles or ships travelling together, often with an armed escort for protection.Also: escort, escorted group.
“Conbhua” with the article
The plural of convoy in Irish is conbhuanna. Here is conbhua after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Conbhua” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conbhua, the Irish word for convoy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Convoy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for convoy?
The Irish for convoy is conbhua (pronounced “KON-voo-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is conbhuanna.
How do you pronounce conbhua in Irish?
Conbhua is said like “KON-voo-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠəˌwuə/).
What is the plural of convoy in Irish?
The plural of conbhua is conbhuanna; with the article, na conbhuanna means “the convoys”. The genitive plural is conbhuanna, as in cosaint na gconbhuanna (the protection of the convoys).
Why does conbhua change to chonbhua or gconbhua?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conbhua becomes mo chonbhua (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconbhua (eclipsis).
Is 'conbhua' used for a group of ships as well as vehicles?
Yes, 'conbhua' covers both, so 'conbhua long' is a convoy of ships and 'conbhua trucailí' a convoy of trucks.
