Assembly in Irish (Comhthionól): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for assembly?

The Irish for assembly is comhthionól (pronounced “KOH-hyin-ohl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhthionóil. Depending on context it can also mean community.

Q: What is the plural of assembly in Irish?

The plural of comhthionól is comhthionóil; with the article, na comhthionóil means “the assemblies”. The genitive plural is comhthionól, as in ionadaithe na gcomhthionól (representatives of the assemblies).

Q: Does comhthionól have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhthionól can mean assembly or community, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “assembly” in Irish

Irish:: comhthionól
English:: assembly, community
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KOH-hyin-ohl” /ˈkoːhən̠ʲoːl̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: comhthionóil (assemblies)
Genitive singular:: comhthionóil, an chomhthionóil (e.g. cruinniú an chomhthionóil, the meeting of the assembly)
Genitive plural:: comhthionól, na gcomhthionól (e.g. ionadaithe na gcomhthionól, representatives of the assemblies)

What does “comhthionól” mean?

“Comhthionól” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

assembly: A gathering of people who come together, especially formally, for a shared purpose.Also: gathering, congregation, convocation.

1 other meaning: community

2community: A group of people living together under shared rules, especially a religious community.Also: religious community, congregation.

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

“Comhthionól” with the article

The plural of assembly in Irish is comhthionóil. Here is comhthionól after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an comhthionól

the assembly

No change after an

na comhthionóil

the assemblies

Plural: no change after na

“Comhthionól” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Bhí comhthionól mór sa halla aréir.

There was a large assembly in the hall last night.

Labhair an t-easpag leis an gcomhthionól.

The bishop spoke to the congregation.

Tá sí ina ball den chomhthionól le blianta.

She has been a member of the community for years.

Tagann na comhthionóil le chéile gach bliain.

The assemblies meet every year.

Ghlac an comhthionól ginearálta leis an rún.

The general assembly accepted the motion.

Chuaigh sé isteach i gcomhthionól manach.

He joined a community of monks.

Rinneadh an cinneadh ag cruinniú an chomhthionóil.

The decision was made at the assembly meeting.

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Assembly in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for assembly?

The Irish for assembly is comhthionól (pronounced “KOH-hyin-ohl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhthionóil. Depending on context it can also mean community.

How do you pronounce comhthionól in Irish?

Comhthionól is said like “KOH-hyin-ohl” (IPA /ˈkoːhən̠ʲoːl̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of assembly in Irish?

The plural of comhthionól is comhthionóil; with the article, na comhthionóil means “the assemblies”. The genitive plural is comhthionól, as in ionadaithe na gcomhthionól (representatives of the assemblies).

Does comhthionól have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhthionól can mean assembly or community, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhthionól change to chomhthionól or gcomhthionól?

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

What is the difference between 'comhthionól' and 'tionól'?

Both mean assembly; 'tionól' is a general gathering, while 'comhthionól' stresses a joint or formal body, and also a religious community.

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