HeyRuaHow to say “ward” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimircí
- English:
- ward, protégé
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIM-ir-kee” /ˈkɪmʲəɾʲciː/
- Plural:
- coimircithe (wards)
- Genitive singular:
- coimircí, an choimircí (e.g. cearta an choimircí, the rights of the ward)
- Genitive plural:
- coimircithe, na gcoimircithe (e.g. leas na gcoimircithe, the welfare of the wards)
What does “coimircí” mean?
“Coimircí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ward
- A person, especially a child, who is placed under the care and protection of a guardian or a court.Also: protégé, person under protection, ward of court.
1 other meaning: protégé
- 2protégé
- A person who is under the protection or patronage of another.Also: dependant, charge.
“Coimircí” with the article
The plural of ward in Irish is coimircithe. Here is coimircí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coimircí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimircí, the Irish word for ward.
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Ward in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ward?
The Irish for ward is coimircí (pronounced “KIM-ir-kee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimircithe. Depending on context it can also mean protégé.
How do you pronounce coimircí in Irish?
Coimircí is said like “KIM-ir-kee” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲəɾʲciː/).
What is the plural of ward in Irish?
The plural of coimircí is coimircithe; with the article, na coimircithe means “the wards”. The genitive plural is coimircithe, as in leas na gcoimircithe (the welfare of the wards).
Does coimircí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coimircí can mean ward or protégé, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coimircí change to choimircí or gcoimircí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimircí becomes mo choimircí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimircí (eclipsis).
How is 'coimircí' related to 'coimirce'?
'Coimirce' means protection or patronage, and a 'coimircí' is the person who receives that protection, a ward. The person giving the care is a 'caomhnóir', guardian.
