HeyRuaHow to say “copyright” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóipcheart
- English:
- copyright
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHP-khyart” /ˈkoːpˌxʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cóipchearta (copyrights)
- Genitive singular:
- cóipchirt, an chóipchirt (e.g. sárú cóipchirt, breach of copyright)
- Genitive plural:
- cóipcheart, na gcóipcheart (e.g. úinéir na gcóipcheart, the owner of the copyrights)
What does “cóipcheart” mean?
- copyright
- The legal right that the creator of a work has to control its copying, publication and use.Also: copyright law, rights to a work.
“Cóipcheart” with the article
The plural of copyright in Irish is cóipchearta. Here is cóipcheart after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóipcheart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóipcheart, the Irish word for copyright.
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Copyright in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for copyright?
The Irish for copyright is cóipcheart (pronounced “KOHP-khyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóipchearta.
How do you pronounce cóipcheart in Irish?
Cóipcheart is said like “KOHP-khyart” (IPA /ˈkoːpˌxʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of copyright in Irish?
The plural of cóipcheart is cóipchearta; with the article, na cóipchearta means “the copyrights”. The genitive plural is cóipcheart, as in úinéir na gcóipcheart (the owner of the copyrights).
Why does cóipcheart change to chóipcheart or gcóipcheart?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóipcheart becomes mo chóipcheart (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóipcheart (eclipsis).
How do you say 'all rights reserved' near the copyright notice?
Irish publications commonly print 'Gach ceart ar cosaint' alongside the cóipcheart notice.
