HeyRuaHow to say “balance” in Irish
- Irish:
- cothromaíocht
- English:
- balance, equilibrium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUH-ruh-mee-ukht” /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cothromaíochtaí (balances)
- Genitive singular:
- cothromaíochta, na cothromaíochta (e.g. easpa cothromaíochta, lack of balance)
- Genitive plural:
- cothromaíochtaí, na gcothromaíochtaí (e.g. athrú na gcothromaíochtaí, the shifting of the balances)
What does “cothromaíocht” mean?
“Cothromaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- balance
- A state in which weights, forces or amounts are even, so that nothing tips one way or the other.Also: equilibrium, evenness, poise.
1 other meaning: equilibrium
- 2equilibrium
- In science or economics, a stable state where opposing forces or influences cancel each other out.Also: balance, stability.
Other Irish words for balance: meá (scales)
“Cothromaíocht” with the article
The plural of balance in Irish is cothromaíochtaí. Here is cothromaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cothromaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cothromaíocht, the Irish word for balance.
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Balance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balance?
The Irish for balance is cothromaíocht (pronounced “KUH-ruh-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cothromaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean equilibrium.
How do you pronounce cothromaíocht in Irish?
Cothromaíocht is said like “KUH-ruh-mee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of balance in Irish?
The plural of cothromaíocht is cothromaíochtaí; with the article, na cothromaíochtaí means “the balances”. The genitive plural is cothromaíochtaí, as in athrú na gcothromaíochtaí (the shifting of the balances).
Does cothromaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cothromaíocht can mean balance or equilibrium, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cothromaíocht change to chothromaíocht or gcothromaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cothromaíocht becomes mo chothromaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcothromaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cothromaíocht' and 'cothroime'?
'Cothromaíocht' means physical or general balance or equilibrium, while 'cothroime' usually means fairness or equity, as in 'cothroime na féinne' (fair play).
