HeyRuaHow to say “nearness” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóngaracht
- English:
- nearness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHNG-guh-rukht” /ˈkoːŋɡəɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cóngarachta, na cóngarachta (e.g. buntáiste na cóngarachta, the advantage of proximity)
What does “cóngaracht” mean?
- nearness
- The state of being near or close to something in place, time or relationship.Also: proximity, closeness, vicinity.
Other Irish words for nearness: aice (nearness), gaire (nearness), gaireacht (nearness)
“Cóngaracht” with the article
Here is cóngaracht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cóngaracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóngaracht, the Irish word for nearness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nearness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nearness?
The Irish for nearness is cóngaracht (pronounced “KOHNG-guh-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cóngaracht in Irish?
Cóngaracht is said like “KOHNG-guh-rukht” (IPA /ˈkoːŋɡəɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cóngaracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cóngaracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cóngaracht change to chóngaracht or gcóngaracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóngaracht becomes mo chóngaracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóngaracht (eclipsis).
How is 'cóngaracht' different from 'cóngar'?
'Cóngaracht' means nearness or proximity, while 'cóngar' usually means a shortcut, as in 'ghabh sé an cóngar' (he took the shortcut).
How do I say 'in the vicinity of' using this word?
Use 'i gcóngaracht' followed by the genitive, as in 'i gcóngaracht an bhaile' (in the vicinity of the town).
