HeyRuaHow to say “kennel” in Irish
- Irish:
- conchró
- English:
- kennel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-khroh” /ˈkɔnˠˌxɾˠoː/
- Plural:
- conchróite (kennels)
- Genitive singular:
- conchró, an chonchró (e.g. doras an chonchró, the door of the kennel)
- Genitive plural:
- conchróite, na gconchróite (e.g. úinéir na gconchróite, the owner of the kennels)
What does “conchró” mean?
- kennel
- A small shelter or house where a dog is kept.Also: dog kennel, doghouse, kennels.
“Conchró” with the article
The plural of kennel in Irish is conchróite. Here is conchró after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Conchró” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conchró, the Irish word for kennel.
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Kennel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kennel?
The Irish for kennel is conchró (pronounced “KUN-khroh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is conchróite.
How do you pronounce conchró in Irish?
Conchró is said like “KUN-khroh” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠˌxɾˠoː/).
What is the plural of kennel in Irish?
The plural of conchró is conchróite; with the article, na conchróite means “the kennels”. The genitive plural is conchróite, as in úinéir na gconchróite (the owner of the kennels).
Why does conchró change to chonchró or gconchró?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conchró becomes mo chonchró (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconchró (eclipsis).
How is 'conchró' formed?
It combines 'con', from 'cú' (hound), with 'cró' (pen, hut), so a 'conchró' is literally a hound's pen.
