Assembly in Irish (Comhchruinniú): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for assembly?

The Irish for assembly is comhchruinniú (pronounced “KOH-khrin-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean concentration or convergence.

Q: Does comhchruinniú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhchruinniú can mean assembly, concentration or convergence, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “assembly” in Irish

Irish:: comhchruinniú
English:: assembly, concentration, convergence
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-khrin-oo” /ˈkoːˌxɾˠɪnʲuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhchruinnithe, an chomhchruinnithe (e.g. áit an chomhchruinnithe, the place of the assembly)

What does “comhchruinniú” mean?

“Comhchruinniú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

assembly: A gathering or coming together of people in one place; also the verbal noun of comhchruinnigh, to assemble or gather together.Also: gathering, congregation, assembling.

2 other meanings: concentration or convergence

2concentration: The act of collecting or concentrating things in one place or on one point.Also: collection, accumulation.
3convergence: The coming together of lines, forces or things at a single point.Also: converging.

Other Irish words for assembly: dáil (assembly), oireachtas (assembly), tionól (assembly)

“Comhchruinniú” with the article

Here is comhchruinniú after the article (an t-alt).

an comhchruinniú

the assembly

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“Comhchruinniú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhchruinniú, the Irish word for assembly.

Bhí comhchruinniú mór daoine ar an bhfaiche.

There was a large gathering of people on the green.

Thosaigh an comhchruinniú ag a seacht a chlog.

The assembly began at seven o'clock.

Is é seo lá an chomhchruinnithe bhliantúil.

This is the day of the annual gathering.

Ní raibh mé i láthair ag an gcomhchruinniú aréir.

I wasn't present at the gathering last night.

Tharla comhchruinniú fórsaí ar an teorainn.

There was a concentration of forces on the border.

Labhair sí os comhair an chomhchruinnithe go léir.

She spoke in front of the whole assembly.

Is cuid den chomhchruinniú sin é an t-aonach.

The fair is part of that gathering.

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Assembly in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for assembly?

The Irish for assembly is comhchruinniú (pronounced “KOH-khrin-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean concentration or convergence.

How do you pronounce comhchruinniú in Irish?

Comhchruinniú is said like “KOH-khrin-oo” (IPA /ˈkoːˌxɾˠɪnʲuː/).

Does comhchruinniú have a plural?

No plural form is given for comhchruinniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does comhchruinniú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhchruinniú can mean assembly, concentration or convergence, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhchruinniú change to chomhchruinniú or gcomhchruinniú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchruinniú becomes mo chomhchruinniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchruinniú (eclipsis).

How is comhchruinniú different from cruinniú?

Cruinniú is the everyday word for a meeting, while comhchruinniú is more formal and suggests a larger assembly or a concentration of things in one place.

Assembly in Irish (Comhchruinniú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage