Copy in Irish (Cóip): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for copy?

The Irish for copy is cóip (pronounced “kohp”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cóipeanna. Depending on context it can also mean cope.

Q: What is the plural of copy in Irish?

The plural of cóip is cóipeanna; with the article, na cóipeanna means “the copies”. The genitive plural is cóipeanna, as in líon na gcóipeanna (the number of copies).

Q: Does cóip have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cóip can mean copy or cope, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “copy” in Irish

Irish:: cóip
English:: copy, cope
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “kohp” /koːpʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: cóipeanna (copies)
Genitive singular:: cóipe, na cóipe (e.g. praghas na cóipe, the price of the copy)
Genitive plural:: cóipeanna, na gcóipeanna (e.g. líon na gcóipeanna, the number of copies)

What does “cóip” mean?

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

copy: A reproduction of a document, book, picture or other item, or a single example of a printed publication.Also: duplicate, reproduction, replica.

1 other meaning: cope

2cope: A long ceremonial cloak worn by a priest at certain church services.Also: vestment, cloak.

Other Irish words for copy: cóipeáil (copy), cóipeáil (copying), fótachóip (photocopy)

“Cóip” with the article

The plural of copy in Irish is cóipeanna. Here is cóip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chóip

the copy

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na cóipeanna

the copies

Plural: no change after na

“Cóip” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cóip, the Irish word for copy.

Díoladh 200 cóip den leabhar.

200 copies of the book were sold.

An bhfuil cóip den litir agat?

Do you have a copy of the letter?

Chuir mé an chóip sa tarraiceán.

I put the copy in the drawer.

Déan trí chóip den cháipéis seo, le do thoil.

Make three copies of this document, please.

Chaill mé mo chóip den chonradh.

I lost my copy of the contract.

Tá na cóipeanna ar fad ar an mbord.

All the copies are on the table.

Tá cóip den tuarascáil ar do dheasc.

There is a copy of the report on your desk.

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Copy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for copy?

The Irish for copy is cóip (pronounced “kohp”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cóipeanna. Depending on context it can also mean cope.

How do you pronounce cóip in Irish?

Cóip is said like “kohp” (IPA /koːpʲ/).

What is the plural of copy in Irish?

The plural of cóip is cóipeanna; with the article, na cóipeanna means “the copies”. The genitive plural is cóipeanna, as in líon na gcóipeanna (the number of copies).

Does cóip have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cóip can mean copy or cope, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cóip change to chóip or gcóip?

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

Is 'cóip' the same as 'cóipleabhar'?

No. 'Cóip' is a copy of something, while 'cóipleabhar' is an exercise book or copybook used in school.

How do I say 'photocopy' in Irish?

Use 'fótachóip'; the verb 'to copy' is 'cóipeáil'.

Copy in Irish (Cóip): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage