HeyRuaHow to say “copula” in Irish
- Irish:
- copail
- English:
- copula
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUP-il” /ˈkɔpəlʲ/
- Plural:
- copailí (copulas)
- Genitive singular:
- copaile, na copaile (e.g. foirmeacha na copaile, forms of the copula)
- Genitive plural:
- copailí, na gcopailí (e.g. úsáid na gcopailí, the use of the copulas)
What does “copail” mean?
- copula
- In grammar, the linking verb 'is' used in Irish to join a subject to a noun or adjective that classifies or identifies it.Also: linking verb, copular verb.
“Copail” with the article
The plural of copula in Irish is copailí. Here is copail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Copail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using copail, the Irish word for copula.
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Copula in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for copula?
The Irish for copula is copail (pronounced “KUP-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is copailí.
How do you pronounce copail in Irish?
Copail is said like “KUP-il” (IPA /ˈkɔpəlʲ/).
What is the plural of copula in Irish?
The plural of copail is copailí; with the article, na copailí means “the copulas”. The genitive plural is copailí, as in úsáid na gcopailí (the use of the copulas).
Why does copail change to chopail or gcopail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) copail becomes mo chopail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcopail (eclipsis).
When do I use the copula 'is' instead of 'tá'?
Use the copula 'is' to say what something is, as in 'Is múinteoir í', and 'tá' for states or locations, as in 'Tá sí tuirseach'.
