HeyRuaHow to say “criminality” in Irish
- Irish:
- coireacht
- English:
- criminality, wickedness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-ukht” /ˈkɛɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- coireachta, na coireachta (e.g. leibhéal na coireachta, the level of criminality)
What does “coireacht” mean?
“Coireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- criminality
- The state or quality of being criminal or guilty of wrongdoing.Also: guiltiness, culpability, wickedness.
1 other meaning: wickedness
- 2wickedness
- Sinful or wicked behaviour in general.Also: sinfulness, iniquity.
“Coireacht” with the article
Here is coireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Coireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coireacht, the Irish word for criminality.
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Criminality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for criminality?
The Irish for criminality is coireacht (pronounced “KIR-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wickedness.
How do you pronounce coireacht in Irish?
Coireacht is said like “KIR-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɛɾʲəxt̪/).
Does coireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for coireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does coireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coireacht can mean criminality or wickedness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coireacht change to choireacht or gcoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coireacht becomes mo choireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coireacht' and 'coir'?
'Coir' is a single crime or offence, while 'coireacht' is criminality or guiltiness as a state or quality. For crime in general, 'coireacht' is also used, e.g. 'an choireacht a laghdú'.
