HeyRuaHow to say “assembly” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóimeáil
- English:
- assembly
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cóimeáil, to assemble (ag cóimeáil, assembling)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-maw-il” /ˈkoːmʲaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- cóimeála, na cóimeála (e.g. líne chóimeála, assembly line)
What does “cóimeáil” mean?
- assembly
- The act of putting together the parts of something, such as a machine or piece of furniture; it is the verbal noun of the verb cóimeáil.Also: assembling, putting together, fitting together.
Other Irish words for assembly: dáil (assembly), oireachtas (assembly), tionól (assembly)
“Cóimeáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, cóimeáil means assembling: it is the verbal noun of the verb cóimeáil (to assemble). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cóimeáil” with the article
Here is cóimeáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Cóimeáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóimeáil, the Irish word for assembly.
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Assembly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for assembly?
The Irish for assembly is cóimeáil (pronounced “KOH-maw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cóimeáil in Irish?
Cóimeáil is said like “KOH-maw-il” (IPA /ˈkoːmʲaːlʲ/).
Does cóimeáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for cóimeáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cóimeáil have more than one meaning?
Cóimeáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to assemble.
Why does cóimeáil change to chóimeáil or gcóimeáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóimeáil becomes mo chóimeáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóimeáil (eclipsis).
Is cóimeáil used for an assembly of people?
No, cóimeáil means putting parts together; a gathering of people is tionól, and a legislative assembly is often tionól or comhthionól.
