HeyRuaHow to say “copying” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóipeáil
- English:
- copying
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cóipeáil, to copy (ag cóipeáil, copying)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-pawl” /ˈkoːpʲaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- cóipeálacha
- Genitive singular:
- cóipeála, na cóipeála (e.g. cearta na cóipeála, the copying rights)
- Genitive plural:
- cóipeálacha, na gcóipeálacha (e.g. líon na gcóipeálacha, the number of copies)
What does “cóipeáil” mean?
- copying
- The act of making a copy of something; it is the verbal noun of the verb cóipeáil, to copy.Also: copy, duplication, reproduction.
“Cóipeáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, cóipeáil means copying: it is the verbal noun of the verb cóipeáil (to copy). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cóipeáil” with the article
The plural of copying in Irish is cóipeálacha. Here is cóipeáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóipeáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóipeáil, the Irish word for copying.
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Copying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for copying?
The Irish for copying is cóipeáil (pronounced “KOH-pawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cóipeálacha.
How do you pronounce cóipeáil in Irish?
Cóipeáil is said like “KOH-pawl” (IPA /ˈkoːpʲaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of copying in Irish?
The plural of cóipeáil is cóipeálacha; with the article, it is na cóipeálacha. The genitive plural is cóipeálacha, as in líon na gcóipeálacha (the number of copies).
Does cóipeáil have more than one meaning?
Cóipeáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to copy.
Why does cóipeáil change to chóipeáil or gcóipeáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóipeáil becomes mo chóipeáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóipeáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cóipeáil and cóip?
Cóipeáil is the act of copying, while cóip is the copy itself, or a copybook.
