HeyRuaHow to say “pedestrian” in Irish
- Irish:
- coisí
- English:
- pedestrian, foot soldier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUSH-ee” /ˈkɔʃiː/
- Plural:
- coisithe (pedestrians)
- Genitive singular:
- coisí, an choisí (e.g. sábháilteacht an choisí, the safety of the pedestrian)
- Genitive plural:
- coisithe, na gcoisithe (e.g. crosaire coisithe, pedestrian crossing)
What does “coisí” mean?
“Coisí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pedestrian
- A person who is travelling on foot, especially in a town or on a road.Also: walker, person on foot.
1 other meaning: foot soldier
- 2foot soldier
- A soldier who fights on foot; an infantryman.Also: infantryman, infantry.
“Coisí” with the article
The plural of pedestrian in Irish is coisithe. Here is coisí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coisí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coisí, the Irish word for pedestrian.
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Pedestrian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pedestrian?
The Irish for pedestrian is coisí (pronounced “KUSH-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coisithe. Depending on context it can also mean foot soldier.
How do you pronounce coisí in Irish?
Coisí is said like “KUSH-ee” (IPA /ˈkɔʃiː/).
What is the plural of pedestrian in Irish?
The plural of coisí is coisithe; with the article, na coisithe means “the pedestrians”. The genitive plural is coisithe, as in crosaire coisithe (pedestrian crossing).
Does coisí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coisí can mean pedestrian or foot soldier, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coisí change to choisí or gcoisí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coisí becomes mo choisí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoisí (eclipsis).
What is the word for walking as an activity, related to coisí?
Coisíocht means walking or going on foot, as in 'de choisíocht' (on foot), while coisí is the person who walks.
