HeyRuaHow to say “stubble” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinleach
- English:
- stubble, stubble field
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-lyukh” /ˈkɪnʲlʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- coinligh, an choinligh (e.g. boladh an choinligh, the smell of the stubble)
What does “coinleach” mean?
“Coinleach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stubble
- The short stalks left standing in a field after a crop such as corn or hay has been cut.Also: stubble field, crop stubble.
1 other meaning: stubble field
- 2stubble field
- A field that has been harvested and still has the short stalks in it.Also: stubble ground, harvested field.
“Coinleach” with the article
Here is coinleach after the article (an t-alt).
“Coinleach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinleach, the Irish word for stubble.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stubble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stubble?
The Irish for stubble is coinleach (pronounced “KIN-lyukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean stubble field.
How do you pronounce coinleach in Irish?
Coinleach is said like “KIN-lyukh” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲlʲəx/).
Does coinleach have a plural?
No plural form is given for coinleach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does coinleach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coinleach can mean stubble or stubble field, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coinleach change to choinleach or gcoinleach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinleach becomes mo choinleach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinleach (eclipsis).
Can 'coinleach' mean stubble on a man's face?
Mainly it means field stubble; for facial stubble Irish usually speaks of 'féasóg' or 'féasóg lae', though 'coinleach' is sometimes used figuratively.
