HeyRuaHow to say “advice” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhairle
- English:
- advice, council, decision
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOR-luh” /ˈkoːɾˠlʲə/
- Plural:
- comhairlí
- Genitive singular:
- comhairle, na comhairle (e.g. glacadh na comhairle, the taking of the advice)
- Genitive plural:
- comhairlí, na gcomhairlí (e.g. leas na gcomhairlí, the benefit of the councils)
What does “comhairle” mean?
“Comhairle” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- advice
- An opinion or recommendation given to someone about what they should do.Also: counsel, guidance, recommendation.
2 other meanings: council or decision
- 2council
- An elected or appointed body of people that makes decisions or gives guidance, such as a local authority.Also: board, local authority, county council.
- 3decision
- A resolve or intention arrived at, as in deciding on a course of action.Also: resolve, intention, mind.
“Comhairle” with the article
The plural of advice in Irish is comhairlí. Here is comhairle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhairle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhairle, the Irish word for advice.
Other nouns in Irish
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Advice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for advice?
The Irish for advice is comhairle (pronounced “KOOR-luh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhairlí. Depending on context it can also mean council or decision.
How do you pronounce comhairle in Irish?
Comhairle is said like “KOOR-luh” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠlʲə/).
What is the plural of advice in Irish?
The plural of comhairle is comhairlí; with the article, it is na comhairlí. The genitive plural is comhairlí, as in leas na gcomhairlí (the benefit of the councils).
Does comhairle have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhairle can mean advice, council or decision, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhairle change to chomhairle or gcomhairle?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhairle becomes mo chomhairle (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhairle (eclipsis).
How do I say 'give advice' in Irish?
Use 'comhairle a thabhairt do dhuine' or 'comhairle a chur ar dhuine', for example 'Chuir sí comhairle mhaith orm'.
What does 'bí ar do chomhairle féin' mean?
It means 'do as you please' or 'suit yourself', literally 'be on your own counsel'.
