HeyRuaHow to say “advisory” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhairleach
- English:
- advisory, ready to give advice
- Word type:
- adjective
- More advisory:
- níos comhairlí
- Most advisory:
- is comhairlí
- Plural:
- comhairleacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ar-lakh” /ˈkoːɾˠlʲəx/
What does “comhairleach” mean?
“Comhairleach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- advisory
- Giving advice or acting in an advisory role rather than making decisions.Also: consultative, advising.
1 other meaning: ready to give advice
- 2ready to give advice
- Describes a person who is fond of giving counsel or advice.Also: advising, counselling, full of advice.
“Comhairleach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhairleach after coiste (committee, masculine), after comhairle (advice, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: comhairle chomhairleach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: coiste comhairleach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhairleacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: comhairlí comhairleacha.
More advisory, most advisory, very advisory
Tá an grúpa seo níos comhairlí ná an ceann eile. This group is more advisory than the other one.
| more advisory | níos comhairlí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhairlí |
|---|---|---|
| most advisory | is comhairlí | in the past tense: ba chomhairlí |
| as advisory as | chomh comhairleach le | no change after chomh |
| very advisory | an-chomhairleach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too advisory | róchomhairleach | ró- lenites |
“Comhairleach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Advisory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for advisory?
The Irish for advisory is comhairleach (pronounced “KOH-ar-lakh”). It comes after the noun: coiste comhairleach, an advisory committee; comhairle chomhairleach, advisory advice.
How do you say more advisory and most advisory in Irish?
níos comhairlí is more advisory and is comhairlí is most advisory. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhairlí and ba chomhairlí.
Why does comhairleach become chomhairleach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So comhairle chomhairleach (advisory advice) but coiste comhairleach (an advisory committee), because coiste is masculine.
What is the plural of comhairleach?
With a plural noun comhairleach becomes comhairleacha: coistí comhairleacha, comhairlí comhairleacha.
How do you say very advisory in Irish?
an-chomhairleach. Too advisory is róchomhairleach, and as advisory as is chomh comhairleach le.
Does comhairleach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhairleach can mean advisory or ready to give advice, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'comhairleach' the same as 'comhairleoireachta'?
Both can translate 'advisory', but 'comhairleach' describes something that advises, as in 'coiste comhairleach', while 'seirbhís chomhairleoireachta' means a consultancy or counselling service.
