Saving in Irish (Coigilt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for saving?

The Irish for saving is coigilt (pronounced “KIG-ilt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean raking of fire.

Q: Does coigilt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coigilt can mean saving or raking of fire, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “saving” in Irish

Irish:: coigilt
English:: saving, raking of fire
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: coigil, to save (ag coigilt, saving)
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KIG-ilt” /ˈkɪɟəlʲtʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: coigilte, na coigilte (e.g. modhanna coigilte, methods of saving)

What does “coigilt” mean?

“Coigilt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

saving: The verbal noun of 'coigil': the act of saving or economising, such as putting money aside or using less of something.Also: economy, thrift, economising, conservation.

1 other meaning: raking of fire

2raking of fire: The act of covering the embers of a fire with ashes to keep it alive overnight.Also: raking the fire, banking a fire, covering embers.

Other Irish words for saving: sábháil (saving), tarrtháil (rescue), spáráil (sparing), coigilteas (saving)

“Coigilt” as a verbal noun

After ag, coigilt means saving: it is the verbal noun of the verb coigil (to save). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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coigiltverbal noun

ag coigiltsaving

“Coigilt” with the article

Here is coigilt after the article (an t-alt).

an choigilt

the saving

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Coigilt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coigilt, the Irish word for saving.

Tá coigilt airgid tábhachtach do theaghlach óg.

Saving money is important for a young family.

Rinne sé coigilt mhór ar an leictreachas.

He made a big saving on electricity.

Is í an choigilt a rinne saibhir í.

Saving is what made her rich.

Thosaigh mé ar chlár coigilte an bhliain seo.

I started a savings scheme this year.

Bhí sí ag coigilt na tine roimh dhul a luí.

She was raking the fire before going to bed.

Ní raibh mórán coigilte ar siúl sa teach sin.

There wasn't much saving going on in that house.

Bíonn coigilt uisce riachtanach i rith an tsamhraidh.

Saving water is necessary during the summer.

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Saving in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for saving?

The Irish for saving is coigilt (pronounced “KIG-ilt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean raking of fire.

How do you pronounce coigilt in Irish?

Coigilt is said like “KIG-ilt” (IPA /ˈkɪɟəlʲtʲ/).

Does coigilt have a plural?

No plural form is given for coigilt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does coigilt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coigilt can mean saving or raking of fire, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does coigilt change to choigilt or gcoigilt?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coigilt becomes mo choigilt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoigilt (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'coigilt' and 'sábháil'?

Both can mean saving, but 'coigilt' stresses thrift and economising, while 'sábháil' also means rescuing or saving a file or life.

Saving in Irish (Coigilt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage