Accompaniment in Irish (Coimhdeacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for accompaniment?

The Irish for accompaniment is coimhdeacht (pronounced “KWEE-dyakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean attendance.

Q: Does coimhdeacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coimhdeacht can mean accompaniment or attendance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “accompaniment” in Irish

Irish:: coimhdeacht
English:: accompaniment, attendance
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KWEE-dyakht” /ˈkiːdʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: coimhdeachta, na coimhdeachta (e.g. aingeal coimhdeachta, guardian angel)

What does “coimhdeacht” mean?

“Coimhdeacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

accompaniment: The act of going along with someone as a companion or escort.Also: escort, escorting, accompanying, companionship.

1 other meaning: attendance

2attendance: Being in attendance on someone, as a servant, guard or retinue does.Also: retinue, chaperoning, guarding.

“Coimhdeacht” with the article

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

an choimhdeacht

the accompaniment

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Coimhdeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coimhdeacht, the Irish word for accompaniment.

Rinne sé coimhdeacht orm go dtí an stáisiún.

He accompanied me to the station.

Bhí póilíní ag déanamh coimhdeachta ar an Uachtarán.

Police were escorting the President.

Tá aingeal coimhdeachta ag gach páiste, a deir siad.

Every child has a guardian angel, they say.

Tháinig an rí agus a lucht coimhdeachta isteach.

The king and his retinue came in.

Bhí bean choimhdeachta leis an mbanphrionsa i gcónaí.

The princess always had a lady-in-waiting with her.

Ní raibh coimhdeacht ar bith uaithi ar an mbealach abhaile.

She needed no escort on the way home.

Is pláinéad coimhdeachta í an ghealach.

The moon is a satellite.

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Accompaniment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for accompaniment?

The Irish for accompaniment is coimhdeacht (pronounced “KWEE-dyakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean attendance.

How do you pronounce coimhdeacht in Irish?

Coimhdeacht is said like “KWEE-dyakht” (IPA /ˈkiːdʲəxt̪/).

Does coimhdeacht have a plural?

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

Does coimhdeacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coimhdeacht can mean accompaniment or attendance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does coimhdeacht change to choimhdeacht or gcoimhdeacht?

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

How do I say 'to escort someone' using coimhdeacht?

Use 'coimhdeacht a dhéanamh ar dhuine', e.g. 'Rinne sé coimhdeacht orm' means 'He escorted me'.

Is coimhdeacht used for musical accompaniment?

Not usually: for music Irish uses 'tionlacan', e.g. 'tionlacan ar an bpianó'.

Accompaniment in Irish (Coimhdeacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage