cóip
The Irish word for copy is cóip.
cóip is used to mean both the noun 'a copy' and the verb 'to copy'.
Meaning: produce something identical (verb)
Which one should you use?
While cóip can function as a verb, the more common verbal form used to describe the action of copying is cóipeáil.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cóip functions as both a noun and a verb.
Did you know?
- The root of cóip comes from the Latin 'ops', which historically meant 'wealth' or 'riches'.
- In formal Irish contexts, cóip is frequently used to refer specifically to a 'transcript' or a 'reproduction' rather than just a duplicate.
Examples in context
- Tabharfaidh mé cóip do dhuine ar bith a iarrann é.I'll give a copy to anyone who asks for it.This sentence shows how to use cóip as a noun.Tatoeba #871603 by kemushi69, translation #871601 by CK
- Tá cóip den doiciméad sin fós ag teastáil uaim, más é do thoil é.I still need a copy of that document, please.
- An bhfuil tú ag iarraidh cóip a dhéanamh?Do you want to make a copy?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cóip, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cóip, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
