HeyRuaHow to say “prevention” in Irish
- Irish:
- coisceadh
- English:
- prevention, prohibition
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUSH-kyuh” /ˈkɔʃcə/
- Genitive singular:
- coiscthe, an choiscthe (e.g. modhanna coiscthe, methods of prevention)
What does “coisceadh” mean?
“Coisceadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prevention
- The act of stopping something from happening; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'coisc'.Also: preventing, prohibition, restraint, checking.
1 other meaning: prohibition
- 2prohibition
- The act of forbidding or banning something.Also: ban, forbidding, banning.
“Coisceadh” with the article
Here is coisceadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Coisceadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coisceadh, the Irish word for prevention.
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Prevention in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prevention?
The Irish for prevention is coisceadh (pronounced “KUSH-kyuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean prohibition.
How do you pronounce coisceadh in Irish?
Coisceadh is said like “KUSH-kyuh” (IPA /ˈkɔʃcə/).
Does coisceadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for coisceadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does coisceadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coisceadh can mean prevention or prohibition, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coisceadh change to choisceadh or gcoisceadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coisceadh becomes mo choisceadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoisceadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coisceadh' and 'cosc'?
'Cosc' is the usual noun for a ban or prevention (cosc ar thobac), while 'coisceadh' stresses the act of preventing, as the verbal noun of 'coisc'.
