HeyRuaHow to say “quarantine” in Irish
- Irish:
- coraintín
- English:
- quarantine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-in-teen” /ˈkɔɾˠənʲtʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- coraintín, an choraintín (e.g. tréimhse coraintín, quarantine period)
What does “coraintín” mean?
- quarantine
- A period during which people or animals are kept apart from others to stop a disease from spreading.Also: isolation, quarantine period.
“Coraintín” with the article
Here is coraintín after the article (an t-alt).
an coraintín
the quarantine
No change after an
“Coraintín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coraintín, the Irish word for quarantine.
Cuireadh an madra i gcoraintín ar feadh míosa.
The dog was put in quarantine for a month.
Bhí orainn coraintín a dhéanamh tar éis na saoire.
We had to quarantine after the holiday.
Tá an long faoi choraintín sa chuan.
The ship is under quarantine in the harbour.
Mhair an coraintín coicís iomlán.
The quarantine lasted a full fortnight.
Níor cheadaigh rialacha an choraintín cuairteoirí.
The quarantine rules did not allow visitors.
Tá an coraintín thart anois, buíochas le Dia.
The quarantine is over now, thank God.
Chaith sé deich lá i gcoraintín in óstán.
He spent ten days in quarantine in a hotel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Quarantine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quarantine?
The Irish for quarantine is coraintín (pronounced “KOR-in-teen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce coraintín in Irish?
Coraintín is said like “KOR-in-teen” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠənʲtʲiːnʲ/).
Does coraintín have a plural?
No plural form is given for coraintín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coraintín change to choraintín or gcoraintín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coraintín becomes mo choraintín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoraintín (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is in quarantine?
Use 'i gcoraintín', for example 'Tá sí i gcoraintín', or 'faoi choraintín' for a place or ship.
