HeyRuaHow to say “generality” in Irish
- Irish:
- coitinne
- English:
- generality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KITCH-in-yeh” /ˈkɛtʲɪnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- coitinne, na coitinne (e.g. leibhéal coitinne, level of generality)
What does “coitinne” mean?
- generality
- The quality of being general or common; mainly used in the phrase 'i gcoitinne', meaning in general or generally.Also: general, in general, generally, commonness.
“Coitinne” with the article
Here is coitinne after the article (an t-alt).
“Coitinne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coitinne, the Irish word for generality.
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Generality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for generality?
The Irish for generality is coitinne (pronounced “KITCH-in-yeh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce coitinne in Irish?
Coitinne is said like “KITCH-in-yeh” (IPA /ˈkɛtʲɪnʲə/).
Does coitinne have a plural?
No plural form is given for coitinne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coitinne change to choitinne or gcoitinne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coitinne becomes mo choitinne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoitinne (eclipsis).
How is 'coitinne' normally used?
It is almost always found in the phrase 'i gcoitinne', meaning in general, as in 'daoine i gcoitinne' (people in general).
Is it related to 'coitianta'?
Yes, the adjective 'coitianta' means common or ordinary, and both share the same root idea of what is common to all.
