HeyRuaHow to say “soft palate” in Irish
- Irish:
- coguas
- English:
- soft palate, cavity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUG-oo-us” /ˈkɔɡuəsˠ/
- Plural:
- coguais (soft palates)
- Genitive singular:
- coguais, an choguais (e.g. cúl an choguais, the back of the soft palate)
- Genitive plural:
- coguas, na gcoguas (e.g. cruth na gcoguas, the shape of the soft palates)
What does “coguas” mean?
“Coguas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- soft palate
- The soft back part of the roof of the mouth.Also: velum, palate.
1 other meaning: cavity
- 2cavity
- A hollow space inside something, such as the cavity of the mouth or nose.Also: hollow, recess.
“Coguas” with the article
The plural of soft palate in Irish is coguais. Here is coguas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coguas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coguas, the Irish word for soft palate.
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Soft palate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soft palate?
The Irish for soft palate is coguas (pronounced “KUG-oo-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coguais. Depending on context it can also mean cavity.
How do you pronounce coguas in Irish?
Coguas is said like “KUG-oo-us” (IPA /ˈkɔɡuəsˠ/).
What is the plural of soft palate in Irish?
The plural of coguas is coguais; with the article, na coguais means “the soft palates”. The genitive plural is coguas, as in cruth na gcoguas (the shape of the soft palates).
Does coguas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coguas can mean soft palate or cavity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coguas change to choguas or gcoguas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coguas becomes mo choguas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoguas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coguas' and 'carball'?
'Carball' is the palate or roof of the mouth in general, while 'coguas' is specifically the soft palate at the back, though it can also mean a cavity.
How do you say 'velar' in phonetics?
The adjective is 'coguasach', so a velar consonant is 'consan coguasach'.
