HeyRuaHow to say “associate” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhlach
- English:
- associate, valvular
- Word type:
- adjective
- More associate:
- níos comhlaí
- Most associate:
- is comhlaí
- Plural:
- comhlacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-lukh” /ˈkoːl̪ˠəx/
What does “comhlach” mean?
“Comhlach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- associate
- Joined with others as a partner or member, but not with full status.Also: associated, affiliated.
1 other meaning: valvular
- 2valvular
- Having or relating to valves, as in the heart or a machine.Also: valved.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Comhlach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhlach after ball (member, masculine), after eagraíocht (organization, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: eagraíocht chomhlach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: ball comhlach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhlacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: baill chomhlacha; after other plurals it does not: eagraíochtaí comhlacha.
More associate, most associate, very associate
Tá an ról seo níos comhlaí ná an ceann eile. This role is more associate in nature than the other one.
| more associate | níos comhlaí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhlaí |
|---|---|---|
| most associate | is comhlaí | in the past tense: ba chomhlaí |
| as associate as | chomh comhlach le | no change after chomh |
| very associate | an-chomhlach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too associate | róchomhlach | ró- lenites |
“Comhlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Associate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for associate?
The Irish for associate is comhlach (pronounced “KOH-lukh”). It comes after the noun: ball comhlach, an associate member; eagraíocht chomhlach, an associate organization.
How do you say more associate and most associate in Irish?
níos comhlaí is more associate and is comhlaí is most associate. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhlaí and ba chomhlaí.
Why does comhlach become chomhlach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So eagraíocht chomhlach (an associate organization) but ball comhlach (an associate member), because ball is masculine.
What is the plural of comhlach?
With a plural noun comhlach becomes comhlacha: baill chomhlacha, eagraíochtaí comhlacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very associate in Irish?
an-chomhlach. Too associate is róchomhlach, and as associate as is chomh comhlach le.
Does comhlach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhlach can mean associate or valvular, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'comhlach' related to 'comhla'?
Yes, the valvular sense comes from 'comhla', meaning a valve or door leaf, while 'ball comhlach' means an associate member.
