HeyRuaHow to say “divorce” in Irish
- Irish:
- colscaradh
- English:
- divorce, separation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUL-skar-uh” /ˈkɔl̪ˠsˠkəɾˠə/
- Plural:
- colscarthaí (divorces)
- Genitive singular:
- colscartha, an cholscartha (e.g. reifreann an cholscartha, the divorce referendum)
- Genitive plural:
- colscarthaí, na gcolscarthaí (e.g. líon na gcolscarthaí, the number of divorces)
What does “colscaradh” mean?
“Colscaradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- divorce
- The legal ending of a marriage.Also: marriage breakup, dissolution of marriage.
1 other meaning: separation
- 2separation
- A complete split or separation between people or things.Also: split, severance.
“Colscaradh” with the article
The plural of divorce in Irish is colscarthaí. Here is colscaradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Colscaradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using colscaradh, the Irish word for divorce.
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Divorce in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for divorce?
The Irish for divorce is colscaradh (pronounced “KUL-skar-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is colscarthaí. Depending on context it can also mean separation.
How do you pronounce colscaradh in Irish?
Colscaradh is said like “KUL-skar-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔl̪ˠsˠkəɾˠə/).
What is the plural of divorce in Irish?
The plural of colscaradh is colscarthaí; with the article, na colscarthaí means “the divorces”. The genitive plural is colscarthaí, as in líon na gcolscarthaí (the number of divorces).
Does colscaradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Colscaradh can mean divorce or separation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does colscaradh change to cholscaradh or gcolscaradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) colscaradh becomes mo cholscaradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcolscaradh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between colscaradh and idirscaradh?
Colscaradh is a full legal divorce that ends the marriage, while idirscaradh is a legal separation where the couple remain married.
