HeyRuaHow to say “accomplice” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchoirí
- English:
- accomplice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khir-ee” /ˈkoːxiɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- comhchoirithe (accomplices)
- Genitive singular:
- comhchoirí, an chomhchoirí (e.g. ainm an chomhchoirí, the name of the accomplice)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchoirithe, na gcomhchoirithe (e.g. triail na gcomhchoirithe, the trial of the accomplices)
What does “comhchoirí” mean?
- accomplice
- A person who takes part in a crime or wrongdoing together with another person.Also: co-offender, partner in crime, co-defendant.
“Comhchoirí” with the article
The plural of accomplice in Irish is comhchoirithe. Here is comhchoirí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhchoirí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchoirí, the Irish word for accomplice.
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Accomplice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accomplice?
The Irish for accomplice is comhchoirí (pronounced “KOH-khir-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhchoirithe.
How do you pronounce comhchoirí in Irish?
Comhchoirí is said like “KOH-khir-ee” (IPA /ˈkoːxiɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of accomplice in Irish?
The plural of comhchoirí is comhchoirithe; with the article, na comhchoirithe means “the accomplices”. The genitive plural is comhchoirithe, as in triail na gcomhchoirithe (the trial of the accomplices).
Why does comhchoirí change to chomhchoirí or gcomhchoirí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchoirí becomes mo chomhchoirí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchoirí (eclipsis).
How is 'comhchoirí' formed?
It combines the prefix comh- (joint, fellow) with 'coirí' (offender), so a 'comhchoirí' is a fellow offender.
