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Ordinary condition in Irish (Gnáthchoinníoll): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for ordinary condition is gnáthchoinníoll, a masculine noun (plural gnáthchoinníollacha).
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How to say “ordinary condition” in Irish

Irish:
gnáthchoinníoll
English:
ordinary condition
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“GNAW-khun-yeel”  /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxɪnʲiːlʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
gnáthchoinníollacha (ordinary conditions)
Genitive singular:
gnáthchoinníll, an ghnáthchoinníll (e.g. sárú gnáthchoinníll, breach of an ordinary condition)
Genitive plural:
gnáthchoinníollacha, na ngnáthchoinníollacha (e.g. liosta na ngnáthchoinníollacha, the list of standard conditions)

What does “gnáthchoinníoll” mean?

ordinary condition
A normal or standard condition, such as a usual term in a contract or the usual state of something.Also: normal condition, standard condition, usual condition, general condition.

“Gnáthchoinníoll” with the article

The plural of ordinary condition in Irish is gnáthchoinníollacha. Here is gnáthchoinníoll after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gnáthchoinníoll
the ordinary condition
No change after an
na gnáthchoinníollacha
the ordinary conditions
Plural: no change after na

“Gnáthchoinníoll” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gnáthchoinníoll, the Irish word for ordinary condition.

Is gnáthchoinníoll é sin i ngach conradh.
That is a standard condition in every contract.
Léigh an gnáthchoinníoll seo go cúramach.
Read this ordinary condition carefully.
Tá na gnáthchoinníollacha ar chúl na foirme.
The standard conditions are on the back of the form.
Ní raibh aon athrú ar na gnáthchoinníollacha.
There was no change to the standard conditions.
Bhris sé téarmaí an ghnáthchoinníll.
He broke the terms of the ordinary condition.
Faoi ghnáthchoinníollacha, oibríonn an meaisín go maith.
Under normal conditions, the machine works well.
Cuireadh gnáthchoinníoll nua leis an gceadúnas.
A new standard condition was added to the licence.

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Ordinary condition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for ordinary condition?

The Irish for ordinary condition is gnáthchoinníoll (pronounced “GNAW-khun-yeel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthchoinníollacha.

How do you pronounce gnáthchoinníoll in Irish?

Gnáthchoinníoll is said like “GNAW-khun-yeel” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxɪnʲiːlʲ/).

What is the plural of ordinary condition in Irish?

The plural of gnáthchoinníoll is gnáthchoinníollacha; with the article, na gnáthchoinníollacha means “the ordinary conditions”. The genitive plural is gnáthchoinníollacha, as in liosta na ngnáthchoinníollacha (the list of standard conditions).

Why does gnáthchoinníoll change to ghnáthchoinníoll or ngnáthchoinníoll?

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

How does gnáthchoinníoll differ from coinníoll?

Coinníoll is any condition; gnáthchoinníoll adds gnáth- 'ordinary, usual', so it means a standard or normal condition.

How do I say 'under normal conditions'?

You can say 'faoi ghnáthchoinníollacha' or 'faoi ghnáthchúinsí', the latter being common for circumstances.

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