HeyRuaHow to say “covenant” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúnant
- English:
- covenant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-nunt” /ˈkuːn̪ˠən̪ˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cúnaint (covenants)
- Genitive singular:
- cúnaint, an chúnaint (e.g. téarmaí an chúnaint, the terms of the covenant)
- Genitive plural:
- cúnant, na gcúnant (e.g. sárú na gcúnant, the breach of the covenants)
What does “cúnant” mean?
- covenant
- A formal, binding agreement or promise, especially one written into a legal document or made with God.Also: compact, solemn agreement, binding agreement.
“Cúnant” with the article
The plural of covenant in Irish is cúnaint. Here is cúnant after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúnant” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúnant, the Irish word for covenant.
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Covenant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for covenant?
The Irish for covenant is cúnant (pronounced “KOO-nunt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúnaint.
How do you pronounce cúnant in Irish?
Cúnant is said like “KOO-nunt” (IPA /ˈkuːn̪ˠən̪ˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of covenant in Irish?
The plural of cúnant is cúnaint; with the article, na cúnaint means “the covenants”. The genitive plural is cúnant, as in sárú na gcúnant (the breach of the covenants).
Why does cúnant change to chúnant or gcúnant?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúnant becomes mo chúnant (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúnant (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cúnant' and 'conradh'?
'Conradh' is the general word for a contract or treaty, while 'cúnant' is a more formal or solemn covenant, used in law and religion, as in 'Áirc an Chúnaint'.
