HeyRuaHow to say “opiate” in Irish
- Irish:
- codlaidíneach
- English:
- opiate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUL-ee-jeen-akh” /ˈkɔlˠədʲiːnʲəx/
- Plural:
- codlaidínigh (opiates)
- Genitive singular:
- codlaidínigh, an chodlaidínigh (e.g. éifeacht an chodlaidínigh, the effect of the opiate)
- Genitive plural:
- codlaidíneach, na gcodlaidíneach (e.g. mí-úsáid na gcodlaidíneach, the misuse of the opiates)
What does “codlaidíneach” mean?
- opiate
- A drug made from or related to opium, used to dull pain or bring on sleep.Also: opioid, narcotic, soporific drug.
“Codlaidíneach” with the article
The plural of opiate in Irish is codlaidínigh. Here is codlaidíneach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Codlaidíneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using codlaidíneach, the Irish word for opiate.
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Opiate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for opiate?
The Irish for opiate is codlaidíneach (pronounced “KUL-ee-jeen-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is codlaidínigh.
How do you pronounce codlaidíneach in Irish?
Codlaidíneach is said like “KUL-ee-jeen-akh” (IPA /ˈkɔlˠədʲiːnʲəx/).
What is the plural of opiate in Irish?
The plural of codlaidíneach is codlaidínigh; with the article, na codlaidínigh means “the opiates”. The genitive plural is codlaidíneach, as in mí-úsáid na gcodlaidíneach (the misuse of the opiates).
Why does codlaidíneach change to chodlaidíneach or gcodlaidíneach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) codlaidíneach becomes mo chodlaidíneach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcodlaidíneach (eclipsis).
How is 'codlaidíneach' related to 'codlaidín'?
'Codlaidín' means opium, and 'codlaidíneach' is a drug derived from it, an opiate; both come from 'codladh', sleep.
