Ordinary residence in Irish (Gnáthchónaí): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for ordinary residence?

The Irish for ordinary residence is gnáthchónaí (pronounced “GNAW-khoh-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthchónaithe.

Q: What is the plural of ordinary residence in Irish?

The plural of gnáthchónaí is gnáthchónaithe; with the article, na gnáthchónaithe means “the ordinary residences”. The genitive plural is gnáthchónaithe, as in áiteanna na ngnáthchónaithe (the places of ordinary residence).

How to say “ordinary residence” in Irish

Irish:: gnáthchónaí
English:: ordinary residence
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “GNAW-khoh-nee” /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːˌxoːn̪ˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: gnáthchónaithe (ordinary residences)
Genitive singular:: gnáthchónaithe, an ghnáthchónaithe (e.g. áit a ghnáthchónaithe, his place of ordinary residence)
Genitive plural:: gnáthchónaithe, na ngnáthchónaithe (e.g. áiteanna na ngnáthchónaithe, the places of ordinary residence)

What does “gnáthchónaí” mean?

ordinary residence: The place where a person normally lives, especially as a legal or official term.Also: usual residence, habitual residence, normal residence, domicile.

“Gnáthchónaí” with the article

The plural of ordinary residence in Irish is gnáthchónaithe. Here is gnáthchónaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gnáthchónaí

the ordinary residence

No change after an

na gnáthchónaithe

the ordinary residences

Plural: no change after na

“Gnáthchónaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gnáthchónaí, the Irish word for ordinary residence.

Tá a gnáthchónaí i nGaillimh.

She is ordinarily resident in Galway.

Cá bhfuil do ghnáthchónaí?

Where do you normally live?

Caithfidh tú do ghnáthchónaí a lua ar an bhfoirm.

You must state your usual residence on the form.

Ní hé seo m'áit ghnáthchónaithe.

This is not my place of ordinary residence.

Bhí a gnáthchónaí in Éirinn le cúig bliana.

She has been ordinarily resident in Ireland for five years.

Tá an gnáthchónaí tábhachtach chun críocha cánach.

Ordinary residence is important for tax purposes.

Seol an litir chuig seoladh a ghnáthchónaithe.

Send the letter to the address of his usual residence.

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Ordinary residence in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for ordinary residence?

The Irish for ordinary residence is gnáthchónaí (pronounced “GNAW-khoh-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthchónaithe.

How do you pronounce gnáthchónaí in Irish?

Gnáthchónaí is said like “GNAW-khoh-nee” (IPA /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːˌxoːn̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of ordinary residence in Irish?

The plural of gnáthchónaí is gnáthchónaithe; with the article, na gnáthchónaithe means “the ordinary residences”. The genitive plural is gnáthchónaithe, as in áiteanna na ngnáthchónaithe (the places of ordinary residence).

Why does gnáthchónaí change to ghnáthchónaí or ngnáthchónaí?

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

How is 'gnáthchónaí' used in a sentence?

It is usually used with 'tá' and a possessive, as in 'Tá a ghnáthchónaí i gCorcaigh', meaning he normally lives in Cork.

Ordinary residence in Irish (Gnáthchónaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage