HeyRuaHow to say “balance” in Irish
- Irish:
- cothromacan
- English:
- balance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUH-ruh-muh-kun” /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠəkənˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cothromacain, an chothromacain (e.g. easpa cothromacain, lack of balance)
What does “cothromacan” mean?
- balance
- A state in which things are evenly balanced or in equilibrium.Also: equilibrium, equipoise, poise.
Other Irish words for balance: meá (scales), cothromaíocht (balance)
“Cothromacan” with the article
Here is cothromacan after the article (an t-alt).
“Cothromacan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cothromacan, the Irish word for balance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Balance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balance?
The Irish for balance is cothromacan (pronounced “KUH-ruh-muh-kun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cothromacan in Irish?
Cothromacan is said like “KUH-ruh-muh-kun” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠəkənˠ/).
Does cothromacan have a plural?
No plural form is given for cothromacan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cothromacan change to chothromacan or gcothromacan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cothromacan becomes mo chothromacan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcothromacan (eclipsis).
How does 'cothromacan' differ from 'cothromaíocht'?
Both can mean balance; 'cothromacan' stresses physical balance or equilibrium, while 'cothromaíocht' more often means fairness or equality, and is also used for equilibrium.
