Association in Irish (Comhlachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for association?

The Irish for association is comhlachas (pronounced “KOH-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhlachais. Depending on context it can also mean partnership.

Q: What is the plural of association in Irish?

The plural of comhlachas is comhlachais; with the article, na comhlachais means “the associations”. The genitive plural is comhlachas, as in comhaltaí na gcomhlachas (the members of the associations).

Q: Does comhlachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhlachas can mean association or partnership, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “association” in Irish

Irish:: comhlachas
English:: association, partnership
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KOH-luh-khus” /ˈkoːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: comhlachais (associations)
Genitive singular:: comhlachais, an chomhlachais (e.g. téarmaí an chomhlachais, the terms of the association)
Genitive plural:: comhlachas, na gcomhlachas (e.g. comhaltaí na gcomhlachas, the members of the associations)

What does “comhlachas” mean?

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

association: A connection or link between people, things or ideas, or the state of being associated with someone.Also: connection, link, affiliation.

1 other meaning: partnership

2partnership: A group or body of people joined together for a common purpose; a fellowship or company.Also: fellowship, companionship, society.

Other Irish words for association: aontas (union), cumann (association)

“Comhlachas” with the article

The plural of association in Irish is comhlachais. Here is comhlachas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an comhlachas

the association

No change after an

na comhlachais

the associations

Plural: no change after na

“Comhlachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhlachas, the Irish word for association.

Tá comhlachas láidir idir an dá ghrúpa.

There is a strong association between the two groups.

Bhris sé an comhlachas leis an gcomhlacht.

He broke the association with the company.

Is cuid den chomhlachas é le blianta fada.

He has been part of the association for many years.

Tá roinnt comhlachas ann idir na scoileanna.

There are several associations between the schools.

Ní raibh aon chomhlachas agam leo riamh.

I never had any connection with them.

Tá comhlachas idir an aimsir agus ár meon.

There is a link between the weather and our mood.

Bhí sé i gcomhlachas le fear gnó.

He was in partnership with a businessman.

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Association in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for association?

The Irish for association is comhlachas (pronounced “KOH-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhlachais. Depending on context it can also mean partnership.

How do you pronounce comhlachas in Irish?

Comhlachas is said like “KOH-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈkoːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/).

What is the plural of association in Irish?

The plural of comhlachas is comhlachais; with the article, na comhlachais means “the associations”. The genitive plural is comhlachas, as in comhaltaí na gcomhlachas (the members of the associations).

Does comhlachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhlachas can mean association or partnership, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhlachas change to chomhlachas or gcomhlachas?

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

How is comhlachas different from comhlacht?

Comhlachas means association or connection, while comhlacht means a company or firm. For a formal club or society, cumann is more usual.

Association in Irish (Comhlachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage