HeyRuaHow to say “association” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchaidreamh
- English:
- association
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khad-ryuv” /ˈkoːˌxadʲɾʲəw/
- Genitive singular:
- comhchaidrimh, an chomhchaidrimh (e.g. cearta comhchaidrimh, rights of association)
What does “comhchaidreamh” mean?
- association
- Close dealings or friendly contact between people or groups.Also: fellowship, close relationship, companionship, intercourse.
Other Irish words for association: aontas (union), cumann (association)
“Comhchaidreamh” with the article
Here is comhchaidreamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhchaidreamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchaidreamh, the Irish word for association.
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Association in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for association?
The Irish for association is comhchaidreamh (pronounced “KOH-khad-ryuv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhchaidreamh in Irish?
Comhchaidreamh is said like “KOH-khad-ryuv” (IPA /ˈkoːˌxadʲɾʲəw/).
Does comhchaidreamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhchaidreamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhchaidreamh change to chomhchaidreamh or gcomhchaidreamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchaidreamh becomes mo chomhchaidreamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchaidreamh (eclipsis).
How does comhchaidreamh differ from caidreamh?
Caidreamh is the general word for relations or dealings, while comhchaidreamh stresses mutual association or fellowship; they often overlap.
