HeyRuaHow to say “fortnight” in Irish
- Irish:
- coicís
- English:
- fortnight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kih-KEESH” /kəˈkiːʃ/
- Plural:
- coicísí (fortnights)
- Genitive singular:
- coicíse, na coicíse (e.g. ar feadh coicíse, for a fortnight)
- Genitive plural:
- coicísí, na gcoicísí (e.g. i rith na gcoicísí, during the fortnights)
What does “coicís” mean?
- fortnight
- A period of two weeks.Also: two weeks, fourteen days, biweekly period.
“Coicís” with the article
The plural of fortnight in Irish is coicísí. Here is coicís after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coicís” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coicís, the Irish word for fortnight.
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Fortnight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fortnight?
The Irish for fortnight is coicís (pronounced “kih-KEESH”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coicísí.
How do you pronounce coicís in Irish?
Coicís is said like “kih-KEESH” (IPA /kəˈkiːʃ/).
What is the plural of fortnight in Irish?
The plural of coicís is coicísí; with the article, na coicísí means “the fortnights”. The genitive plural is coicísí, as in i rith na gcoicísí (during the fortnights).
Why does coicís change to choicís or gcoicís?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coicís becomes mo choicís (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoicís (eclipsis).
How do I say 'every two weeks' in Irish?
Say 'gach coicís' or 'uair sa choicís', for example 'Téim ann gach coicís'.
