HeyRuaHow to say “alliance” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhaontas
- English:
- alliance, agreement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ayn-tuss” /ˈkoːˌeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- comhaontais (alliances)
- Genitive singular:
- comhaontais, an chomhaontais (e.g. baill an chomhaontais, members of the alliance)
- Genitive plural:
- comhaontas, na gcomhaontas (e.g. stair comhaontas polaitiúla, history of political alliances)
What does “comhaontas” mean?
“Comhaontas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- alliance
- A formal union or association between countries, parties or groups for a common purpose.Also: coalition, union, league.
1 other meaning: agreement
- 2agreement
- A state of being in agreement or union with others; concord.Also: concord, accord.
Other Irish words for alliance: comhghuaillíocht (alliance)
“Comhaontas” with the article
The plural of alliance in Irish is comhaontais. Here is comhaontas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhaontas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhaontas, the Irish word for alliance.
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Alliance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alliance?
The Irish for alliance is comhaontas (pronounced “KOH-ayn-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhaontais. Depending on context it can also mean agreement.
How do you pronounce comhaontas in Irish?
Comhaontas is said like “KOH-ayn-tuss” (IPA /ˈkoːˌeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of alliance in Irish?
The plural of comhaontas is comhaontais; with the article, na comhaontais means “the alliances”. The genitive plural is comhaontas, as in stair comhaontas polaitiúla (history of political alliances).
Does comhaontas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhaontas can mean alliance or agreement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhaontas change to chomhaontas or gcomhaontas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhaontas becomes mo chomhaontas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhaontas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhaontas and comhaontú?
Comhaontas is an alliance or union of parties, while comhaontú usually means an agreement or accord, as in Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta (the Good Friday Agreement).
How does comhaontas differ from comhghuaillíocht?
Both can mean alliance, but comhghuaillíocht is used especially for military or wartime alliances and coalitions, while comhaontas is broader.
