Criminality in Irish (Coirpeacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for criminality?

The Irish for criminality is coirpeacht (pronounced “KIR-pyukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wickedness.

Q: Does coirpeacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coirpeacht can mean criminality or wickedness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “criminality” in Irish

Irish:: coirpeacht
English:: criminality, wickedness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KIR-pyukht” /ˈkoɾʲpʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: coirpeachta, na coirpeachta (e.g. leibhéal na coirpeachta, the level of criminality)

What does “coirpeacht” mean?

“Coirpeacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

criminality: The state or quality of being criminal; criminal behaviour in general.Also: crime, criminal behaviour, delinquency.

1 other meaning: wickedness

2wickedness: Corruption or sinfulness of character; depravity.Also: depravity, corruption, sinfulness.

“Coirpeacht” with the article

Here is coirpeacht after the article (an t-alt).

an choirpeacht

the criminality

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Coirpeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coirpeacht, the Irish word for criminality.

Tá coirpeacht ag dul i méid sa chathair.

Criminality is increasing in the city.

Ní ghlacfaimid le coirpeacht den chineál sin.

We will not accept criminality of that kind.

Tá an choirpeacht eagraithe ina fadhb mhór.

Organised crime is a big problem.

Labhair an t-aire faoi chúiseanna na coirpeachta.

The minister spoke about the causes of criminality.

Bhí sé páirteach i gcoirpeacht ó bhí sé óg.

He was involved in crime from a young age.

Is minic a bhíonn bochtaineacht taobh thiar den choirpeacht.

Poverty is often behind criminality.

Rinne na gardaí iarracht deireadh a chur le coirpeacht.

The guards tried to put an end to criminality.

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Criminality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for criminality?

The Irish for criminality is coirpeacht (pronounced “KIR-pyukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wickedness.

How do you pronounce coirpeacht in Irish?

Coirpeacht is said like “KIR-pyukht” (IPA /ˈkoɾʲpʲəxt̪/).

Does coirpeacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for coirpeacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does coirpeacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coirpeacht can mean criminality or wickedness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does coirpeacht change to choirpeacht or gcoirpeacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coirpeacht becomes mo choirpeacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoirpeacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between coirpeacht and coir?

Coir is an individual crime or offence, while coirpeacht is criminality or criminal activity in general. A criminal is coirpeach.

Criminality in Irish (Coirpeacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage