HeyRuaHow to say “apposition” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhaisnéis
- English:
- apposition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ash-naysh” /ˈkoːaʃnʲeːʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhaisnéise, na comhaisnéise (e.g. riail na comhaisnéise, the rule of apposition)
What does “comhaisnéis” mean?
- apposition
- In grammar, the placing of a noun or phrase beside another so that it describes or identifies it, as in 'Seán, an múinteoir'.Also: appositive, noun in apposition.
“Comhaisnéis” with the article
Here is comhaisnéis after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhaisnéis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhaisnéis, the Irish word for apposition.
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Apposition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apposition?
The Irish for apposition is comhaisnéis (pronounced “KOH-ash-naysh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce comhaisnéis in Irish?
Comhaisnéis is said like “KOH-ash-naysh” (IPA /ˈkoːaʃnʲeːʃ/).
Does comhaisnéis have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhaisnéis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhaisnéis change to chomhaisnéis or gcomhaisnéis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhaisnéis becomes mo chomhaisnéis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhaisnéis (eclipsis).
Does a noun in comhaisnéis take the same case as the noun it follows?
In traditional grammar it agrees in case, e.g. 'teach Sheáin, an siopadóir', though in modern usage the second noun is often left in the nominative.
