HeyRuaHow to say “alliance” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhghuaillíocht
- English:
- alliance, coalition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ghoo-ul-ee-ukht” /ˈkoːˌɣuəlʲiːxt̪/
- Plural:
- comhghuaillíochtaí (alliances)
- Genitive singular:
- comhghuaillíochta, na comhghuaillíochta (e.g. baill na comhghuaillíochta, members of the alliance)
- Genitive plural:
- comhghuaillíochtaí, na gcomhghuaillíochtaí (e.g. stair na gcomhghuaillíochtaí, the history of the alliances)
What does “comhghuaillíocht” mean?
“Comhghuaillíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- alliance
- A formal agreement between countries, parties or groups to work together for a common purpose.Also: league, confederacy, pact.
1 other meaning: coalition
- 2coalition
- A government or grouping formed by two or more political parties working together.Also: coalition government, partnership.
Other Irish words for alliance: comhaontas (alliance)
“Comhghuaillíocht” with the article
The plural of alliance in Irish is comhghuaillíochtaí. Here is comhghuaillíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhghuaillíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhghuaillíocht, 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 comhghuaillíocht (pronounced “KOH-ghoo-ul-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhghuaillíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean coalition.
How do you pronounce comhghuaillíocht in Irish?
Comhghuaillíocht is said like “KOH-ghoo-ul-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːˌɣuəlʲiːxt̪/).
What is the plural of alliance in Irish?
The plural of comhghuaillíocht is comhghuaillíochtaí; with the article, na comhghuaillíochtaí means “the alliances”. The genitive plural is comhghuaillíochtaí, as in stair na gcomhghuaillíochtaí (the history of the alliances).
Does comhghuaillíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhghuaillíocht can mean alliance or coalition, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhghuaillíocht change to chomhghuaillíocht or gcomhghuaillíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhghuaillíocht becomes mo chomhghuaillíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhghuaillíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhghuaillíocht and comhaontas?
Both can mean alliance, but comhghuaillíocht is the usual word for a political coalition, as in rialtas comhghuaillíochta, while comhaontas often suggests a union or agreement.
