HeyRuaHow to say “residence” in Irish
- Irish:
- cónaitheacht
- English:
- residence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-nee-hukht” /ˈkoːnˠiːhəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cónaitheachta, na cónaitheachta (e.g. cead cónaitheachta, residence permit)
What does “cónaitheacht” mean?
- residence
- The fact of living in a place, especially as a legal or official status.Also: residency, domicile, abode.
Other Irish words for residence: cónaí (living)
“Cónaitheacht” with the article
Here is cónaitheacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cónaitheacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cónaitheacht, the Irish word for residence.
Other nouns in Irish
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Residence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for residence?
The Irish for residence is cónaitheacht (pronounced “KOH-nee-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cónaitheacht in Irish?
Cónaitheacht is said like “KOH-nee-hukht” (IPA /ˈkoːnˠiːhəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cónaitheacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cónaitheacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cónaitheacht change to chónaitheacht or gcónaitheacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cónaitheacht becomes mo chónaitheacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcónaitheacht (eclipsis).
How does cónaitheacht differ from cónaí?
Cónaí is the everyday word for living somewhere (tá mé i mo chónaí i nGaillimh), while cónaitheacht is the formal, often legal, notion of residence or residency.
