HeyRuaHow to say “keeper” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimeádaí
- English:
- keeper, curator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIM-aw-dee” /ˈkɪmʲaːdˠiː/
- Plural:
- coimeádaithe (keepers)
- Genitive singular:
- coimeádaí, an choimeádaí (e.g. oifig an choimeádaí, the keeper's office)
- Genitive plural:
- coimeádaithe, na gcoimeádaithe (e.g. cumann na gcoimeádaithe, the association of curators)
What does “coimeádaí” mean?
“Coimeádaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- keeper
- A person who keeps, guards or looks after something.Also: custodian, guardian, caretaker.
1 other meaning: curator
- 2curator
- A person in charge of a museum, gallery or collection.Also: museum keeper, conservator.
“Coimeádaí” with the article
The plural of keeper in Irish is coimeádaithe. Here is coimeádaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coimeádaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimeádaí, the Irish word for keeper.
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Keeper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for keeper?
The Irish for keeper is coimeádaí (pronounced “KIM-aw-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimeádaithe. Depending on context it can also mean curator.
How do you pronounce coimeádaí in Irish?
Coimeádaí is said like “KIM-aw-dee” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲaːdˠiː/).
What is the plural of keeper in Irish?
The plural of coimeádaí is coimeádaithe; with the article, na coimeádaithe means “the keepers”. The genitive plural is coimeádaithe, as in cumann na gcoimeádaithe (the association of curators).
Does coimeádaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coimeádaí can mean keeper or curator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coimeádaí change to choimeádaí or gcoimeádaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimeádaí becomes mo choimeádaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimeádaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coimeádaí and caomhnóir?
Coimeádaí is a keeper or curator of things, such as a museum collection, while caomhnóir is more often a guardian or protector, including a legal guardian of a person.
