HeyRuaHow to say “agreement” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhaontú
- English:
- agreement, agreeing, union
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhaontaigh, to agree (ag comhaontú, agreeing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ayn-too” /ˈkoːeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- comhaontuithe (agreements)
- Genitive singular:
- comhaontaithe, an chomhaontaithe (e.g. téarmaí an chomhaontaithe, the terms of the agreement)
- Genitive plural:
- comhaontuithe, na gcomhaontuithe (e.g. téarmaí na gcomhaontuithe, the terms of the agreements)
What does “comhaontú” mean?
“Comhaontú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- agreement
- A formal arrangement or accord between people, groups or countries.Also: accord, pact, treaty.
2 other meanings: agreeing or union
- 2agreeing
- The verbal noun of comhaontaigh: the act of agreeing or coming to agreement.Also: consent, concurrence.
- 3union
- The act of uniting or the state of being united.Also: unification, unity.
Other Irish words for agreement: conradh (contract), aontú (agreement), socraíocht (settlement)
“Comhaontú” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhaontú means agreeing: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhaontaigh (to agree). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhaontú” with the article
The plural of agreement in Irish is comhaontuithe. Here is comhaontú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhaontú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhaontú, the Irish word for agreement.
Other nouns in Irish
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Agreement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for agreement?
The Irish for agreement is comhaontú (pronounced “KOH-ayn-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhaontuithe. Depending on context it can also mean agreeing or union.
How do you pronounce comhaontú in Irish?
Comhaontú is said like “KOH-ayn-too” (IPA /ˈkoːeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of agreement in Irish?
The plural of comhaontú is comhaontuithe; with the article, na comhaontuithe means “the agreements”. The genitive plural is comhaontuithe, as in téarmaí na gcomhaontuithe (the terms of the agreements).
Does comhaontú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhaontú can mean agreement, agreeing or union, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhaontú change to chomhaontú or gcomhaontú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhaontú becomes mo chomhaontú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhaontú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhaontú and conradh?
Comhaontú is a general word for an agreement, while conradh usually means a formal contract or treaty, as in Conradh Angla-Éireannach.
