HeyRuaHow to say “struggle” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimhlint
- English:
- struggle, competition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIV-lint” /ˈkɨvʲlʲənʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- coimhlinte, na coimhlinte (e.g. deireadh na coimhlinte, the end of the struggle)
What does “coimhlint” mean?
“Coimhlint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- struggle
- A hard fight or effort against an opponent or difficulty.Also: battle, conflict, contention.
1 other meaning: competition
- 2competition
- A contest or rivalry between people or groups trying to win.Also: contest, rivalry, race.
Other Irish words for struggle: gleic (struggle), streachailt (struggle)
“Coimhlint” with the article
Here is coimhlint after the article (an t-alt).
“Coimhlint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimhlint, the Irish word for struggle.
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Struggle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for struggle?
The Irish for struggle is coimhlint (pronounced “KIV-lint”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean competition.
How do you pronounce coimhlint in Irish?
Coimhlint is said like “KIV-lint” (IPA /ˈkɨvʲlʲənʲtʲ/).
Does coimhlint have a plural?
No plural form is given for coimhlint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does coimhlint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coimhlint can mean struggle or competition, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coimhlint change to choimhlint or gcoimhlint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimhlint becomes mo choimhlint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimhlint (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coimhlint and comórtas?
Comórtas is a formal competition such as a quiz or contest, while coimhlint stresses struggle, rivalry or conflict.
