HeyRuaHow to say “redshank” in Irish
- Irish:
- cosdeargán
- English:
- redshank
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOS-dyar-awn” /ˈkɔsˌdʲaɾˠɡaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- cosdeargáin (redshanks)
- Genitive singular:
- cosdeargáin, an chosdeargáin (e.g. glao an chosdeargáin, the call of the redshank)
- Genitive plural:
- cosdeargán, na gcosdeargán (e.g. ealta na gcosdeargán, the flock of redshanks)
What does “cosdeargán” mean?
- redshank
- A wading bird with long red legs, common on Irish shores and estuaries.Also: wading bird, shore bird.
“Cosdeargán” with the article
The plural of redshank in Irish is cosdeargáin. Here is cosdeargán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cosdeargán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cosdeargán, the Irish word for redshank.
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Redshank in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for redshank?
The Irish for redshank is cosdeargán (pronounced “KOS-dyar-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cosdeargáin.
How do you pronounce cosdeargán in Irish?
Cosdeargán is said like “KOS-dyar-awn” (IPA /ˈkɔsˌdʲaɾˠɡaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of redshank in Irish?
The plural of cosdeargán is cosdeargáin; with the article, na cosdeargáin means “the redshanks”. The genitive plural is cosdeargán, as in ealta na gcosdeargán (the flock of redshanks).
Why does cosdeargán change to chosdeargán or gcosdeargán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cosdeargán becomes mo chosdeargán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcosdeargán (eclipsis).
What does the name cosdeargán mean literally?
It comes from cos 'leg' and dearg 'red', so it is literally 'little red-leg', matching the English redshank.
