HeyRuaHow to say “rabbit” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinín
- English:
- rabbit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kuh-NEEN” /kəˈnʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- coiníní (rabbits)
- Genitive singular:
- coinín, an choinín (e.g. cluasa an choinín, the rabbit's ears)
- Genitive plural:
- coiníní, na gcoiníní (e.g. poll coiníní, a rabbit burrow)
What does “coinín” mean?
- rabbit
- A small furry animal with long ears that lives in burrows, often kept as a pet.Also: bunny, coney.
“Coinín” with the article
The plural of rabbit in Irish is coiníní. Here is coinín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinín, the Irish word for rabbit.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rabbit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rabbit?
The Irish for rabbit is coinín (pronounced “kuh-NEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coiníní.
How do you pronounce coinín in Irish?
Coinín is said like “kuh-NEEN” (IPA /kəˈnʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of rabbit in Irish?
The plural of coinín is coiníní; with the article, na coiníní means “the rabbits”. The genitive plural is coiníní, as in poll coiníní (a rabbit burrow).
Why does coinín change to choinín or gcoinín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinín becomes mo choinín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coinín' and 'giorria'?
A 'coinín' is a rabbit, while a 'giorria' is a hare, a larger wild animal with longer legs.
What is the Irish for a rabbit warren?
A rabbit warren is 'coinicéar', and a single burrow is 'poll coinín'.
