Likeness in Irish (Cosúlacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for likeness?

The Irish for likeness is cosúlacht (pronounced “KUS-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cosúlachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean appearance or image.

Q: What is the plural of likeness in Irish?

The plural of cosúlacht is cosúlachtaí; with the article, it is na cosúlachtaí. The genitive plural is cosúlachtaí, as in liosta na gcosúlachtaí (the list of similarities).

Q: Does cosúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cosúlacht can mean likeness, appearance or image, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “likeness” in Irish

Irish:: cosúlacht
English:: likeness, appearance, image
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KUS-oo-lukht” /ˈkɔsˠuːlˠəxtˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: cosúlachtaí
Genitive singular:: cosúlachta, na cosúlachta (e.g. méid na cosúlachta, the extent of the resemblance)
Genitive plural:: cosúlachtaí, na gcosúlachtaí (e.g. liosta na gcosúlachtaí, the list of similarities)

What does “cosúlacht” mean?

“Cosúlacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

likeness: The quality of being similar to someone or something else.Also: resemblance, similarity.

2 other meanings: appearance or image

2appearance: The way something looks or seems, often suggesting what is likely.Also: look, semblance, sign.
3image: A form or image in which someone or something is made or represented.Also: form, guise.

Other Irish words for likeness: samhail (likeness), portráid (portrait)

“Cosúlacht” with the article

The plural of likeness in Irish is cosúlachtaí. Here is cosúlacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chosúlacht

the likeness

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na cosúlachtaí

the likeness (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Cosúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cosúlacht, the Irish word for likeness.

Tá cosúlacht mhór idir an bheirt deartháireacha.

There is a strong resemblance between the two brothers.

Tá an-chuid cosúlachtaí idir an dá rud.

There are many similarities between the two things.

Tá cosúlacht na báistí air.

It looks like rain.

Ní fheicim aon chosúlacht eatarthu.

I see no likeness between them.

Tá cosúlacht láidir aige lena athair.

He bears a strong resemblance to his father.

De réir cosúlachta, beidh sé déanach arís.

By all appearances, he will be late again.

Is léir an chosúlacht lena máthair.

The resemblance to her mother is clear.

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Likeness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for likeness?

The Irish for likeness is cosúlacht (pronounced “KUS-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cosúlachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean appearance or image.

How do you pronounce cosúlacht in Irish?

Cosúlacht is said like “KUS-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈkɔsˠuːlˠəxtˠ/).

What is the plural of likeness in Irish?

The plural of cosúlacht is cosúlachtaí; with the article, it is na cosúlachtaí. The genitive plural is cosúlachtaí, as in liosta na gcosúlachtaí (the list of similarities).

Does cosúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cosúlacht can mean likeness, appearance or image, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cosúlacht change to chosúlacht or gcosúlacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cosúlacht becomes mo chosúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcosúlacht (eclipsis).

What does 'de réir cosúlachta' mean?

It means 'apparently' or 'by all appearances', e.g. 'De réir cosúlachta, tá sé tinn' (Apparently he is sick).

How is 'cosúlacht' related to 'cosúil'?

'Cosúlacht' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'cosúil' (like, similar), as in 'Tá sé cosúil lena athair'.

Likeness in Irish (Cosúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage