HeyRuaHow to say “criminal” in Irish
- Irish:
- coirpeach
- English:
- criminal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-pyukh” /ˈkoɾʲpʲəx/
- Plural:
- coirpigh (criminals)
- Genitive singular:
- coirpigh, an choirpigh (e.g. ainm an choirpigh, the criminal's name)
- Genitive plural:
- coirpeach, na gcoirpeach (e.g. gabháil na gcoirpeach, the arrest of the criminals)
What does “coirpeach” mean?
- criminal
- A person who has committed a crime.Also: offender, felon, lawbreaker.
Other Irish words for criminal: coiriúil (criminal)
“Coirpeach” with the article
The plural of criminal in Irish is coirpigh. Here is coirpeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coirpeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coirpeach, the Irish word for criminal.
Other nouns in Irish
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Criminal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for criminal?
The Irish for criminal is coirpeach (pronounced “KUR-pyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirpigh.
How do you pronounce coirpeach in Irish?
Coirpeach is said like “KUR-pyukh” (IPA /ˈkoɾʲpʲəx/).
What is the plural of criminal in Irish?
The plural of coirpeach is coirpigh; with the article, na coirpigh means “the criminals”. The genitive plural is coirpeach, as in gabháil na gcoirpeach (the arrest of the criminals).
Why does coirpeach change to choirpeach or gcoirpeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coirpeach becomes mo choirpeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoirpeach (eclipsis).
Is 'coirpeach' also an adjective?
Yes, 'coirpeach' can also be an adjective meaning criminal or wicked, but as a noun it means a criminal. The crime itself is 'coir' and crime in general is 'coireacht'.
