HeyRuaHow to say “co-operative” in Irish
- Irish:
- comharchumann
- English:
- co-operative
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ur-khum-un” /ˈkoːɾˠˌxʊmˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- comharchumainn (co-operatives)
- Genitive singular:
- comharchumainn, an chomharchumainn (e.g. bainisteoir an chomharchumainn, manager of the co-operative)
- Genitive plural:
- comharchumann, na gcomharchumann (e.g. cumann na gcomharchumann, association of co-operatives)
What does “comharchumann” mean?
- co-operative
- A business or society owned and run jointly by its members, who share the benefits.Also: co-op, cooperative society, co-operative society.
“Comharchumann” with the article
The plural of co-operative in Irish is comharchumainn. Here is comharchumann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comharchumann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comharchumann, the Irish word for co-operative.
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Co-operative in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for co-operative?
The Irish for co-operative is comharchumann (pronounced “KOH-ur-khum-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comharchumainn.
How do you pronounce comharchumann in Irish?
Comharchumann is said like “KOH-ur-khum-un” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠˌxʊmˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of co-operative in Irish?
The plural of comharchumann is comharchumainn; with the article, na comharchumainn means “the co-operatives”. The genitive plural is comharchumann, as in cumann na gcomharchumann (association of co-operatives).
Why does comharchumann change to chomharchumann or gcomharchumann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comharchumann becomes mo chomharchumann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomharchumann (eclipsis).
How is 'comharchumann' formed?
It combines 'comhar' (partnership, mutual help) and 'cumann' (society), so it literally means a society of mutual cooperation.
What is a credit union in Irish?
A credit union is 'comharchumann creidmheasa', a savings and lending co-operative.
