Warfare in Irish (Cogaíocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for warfare?

The Irish for warfare is cogaíocht (pronounced “KUG-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “warfare” in Irish

Irish:: cogaíocht
English:: warfare
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KUG-ee-ukht” /ˈkɔɡiːəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cogaíochta, na cogaíochta (e.g. modhanna cogaíochta, methods of warfare)

What does “cogaíocht” mean?

warfare: The activity or practice of waging war, fighting between armies or groups.Also: war-making, fighting, combat.

Other Irish words for warfare: cogadh (war)

“Cogaíocht” with the article

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

an chogaíocht

the warfare

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cogaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cogaíocht, the Irish word for warfare.

Tá an chogaíocht nua-aimseartha an-difriúil ón tseanchogaíocht.

Modern warfare is very different from old warfare.

Scríobh sé leabhar faoi chogaíocht na hÉireann.

He wrote a book about Irish warfare.

Bhí cogaíocht ar siúl sa tír ar feadh blianta.

There was fighting going on in the country for years.

Is saineolaí í ar stair na cogaíochta.

She is an expert on the history of warfare.

Bhí an chogaíocht threallach ar fud na gcnoc.

The guerrilla warfare was spread throughout the hills.

Tá cogaíocht leictreonach níos coitianta anois.

Electronic warfare is more common now.

Ní raibh suim aige i gcúrsaí cogaíochta riamh.

He was never interested in matters of warfare.

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Warfare in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for warfare?

The Irish for warfare is cogaíocht (pronounced “KUG-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cogaíocht in Irish?

Cogaíocht is said like “KUG-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɔɡiːəxt̪/).

Does cogaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does cogaíocht change to chogaíocht or gcogaíocht?

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

What is the difference between cogaíocht and cogadh?

Cogadh is a war, a specific conflict (an Dara Cogadh Domhanda), while cogaíocht is warfare, the activity or methods of fighting in general.

Warfare in Irish (Cogaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage