HeyRuaHow to say “balancing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cothromú
- English:
- balancing, equalization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cothromaigh, to level (ag cothromú, levelling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUH-ruh-moo” /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cothromaithe, an chothromaithe (e.g. próiseas an chothromaithe, the process of balancing)
What does “cothromú” mean?
“Cothromú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- balancing
- The verbal noun of the verb cothromaigh: the act of making something balanced, level or even.Also: levelling, evening out, equalisation.
1 other meaning: equalization
- 2equalization
- The act of making things equal or fair, for example payments, scores or rights.Also: equalisation, adjustment.
“Cothromú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cothromú means levelling: it is the verbal noun of the verb cothromaigh (to level). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cothromú” with the article
Here is cothromú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cothromú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cothromú, the Irish word for balancing.
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Balancing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balancing?
The Irish for balancing is cothromú (pronounced “KUH-ruh-moo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean equalization.
How do you pronounce cothromú in Irish?
Cothromú is said like “KUH-ruh-moo” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠuː/).
Does cothromú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cothromú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cothromú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cothromú can mean balancing or equalization, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cothromú change to chothromú or gcothromú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cothromú becomes mo chothromú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcothromú (eclipsis).
How is cothromú different from cothromaíocht?
Cothromú is the act of balancing or levelling something, while cothromaíocht is the state of balance or equilibrium itself.
