HeyRuaHow to say “federation” in Irish
- Irish:
- cónaidhm
- English:
- federation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-nim” /ˈkoːnˠəmʲ/
- Plural:
- cónaidhmeanna (federations)
- Genitive singular:
- cónaidhme, na cónaidhme (e.g. rialtas na cónaidhme, the government of the federation)
- Genitive plural:
- cónaidhmeanna, na gcónaidhmeanna (e.g. ceannairí na gcónaidhmeanna, the leaders of the federations)
What does “cónaidhm” mean?
- federation
- A union of states, organisations or groups that join together under a central body while keeping some independence.Also: confederation, union, league.
“Cónaidhm” with the article
The plural of federation in Irish is cónaidhmeanna. Here is cónaidhm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cónaidhm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cónaidhm, the Irish word for federation.
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Federation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for federation?
The Irish for federation is cónaidhm (pronounced “KOH-nim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cónaidhmeanna.
How do you pronounce cónaidhm in Irish?
Cónaidhm is said like “KOH-nim” (IPA /ˈkoːnˠəmʲ/).
What is the plural of federation in Irish?
The plural of cónaidhm is cónaidhmeanna; with the article, na cónaidhmeanna means “the federations”. The genitive plural is cónaidhmeanna, as in ceannairí na gcónaidhmeanna (the leaders of the federations).
Why does cónaidhm change to chónaidhm or gcónaidhm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cónaidhm becomes mo chónaidhm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcónaidhm (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cónaidhm and aontas?
Cónaidhm is specifically a federation of states or bodies, while aontas is a more general word for a union, as in an tAontas Eorpach.
How do I say 'federal' in Irish?
Use the genitive cónaidhme as an adjective, as in Poblacht Chónaidhme na Gearmáine, or the adjective cónaidhmeach.
