HeyRuaHow to say “co-option” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhthoghadh
- English:
- co-option
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hoh-ukh” /ˈkoːhoːx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- comhthofa, an chomhthofa (e.g. cumhacht comhthofa, power of co-option)
What does “comhthoghadh” mean?
- co-option
- The act of co-opting someone, that is, choosing a person to join a committee or body by vote of its existing members; verbal noun of the verb comhthogh.Also: co-opting, co-opt.
“Comhthoghadh” with the article
Here is comhthoghadh after the article (an t-alt).
an comhthoghadh
the co-option
No change after an
“Comhthoghadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhthoghadh, the Irish word for co-option.
Rinneadh comhthoghadh ar bheirt bhall nua.
Two new members were co-opted.
Tá cead comhthofa ag an gcoiste.
The committee has permission to co-opt.
Pléadh an comhthoghadh ag an gcruinniú aréir.
The co-option was discussed at last night's meeting.
Ní raibh gach duine sásta leis an gcomhthoghadh.
Not everyone was happy with the co-option.
Tharla an comhthoghadh tar éis di éirí as.
The co-option happened after she resigned.
Leagtar síos nós imeachta an chomhthofa sa bhunreacht.
The procedure for co-option is laid down in the constitution.
Líonadh an folúntas trí chomhthoghadh.
The vacancy was filled by co-option.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Co-option in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for co-option?
The Irish for co-option is comhthoghadh (pronounced “KOH-hoh-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhthoghadh in Irish?
Comhthoghadh is said like “KOH-hoh-ukh” (IPA /ˈkoːhoːx/).
Does comhthoghadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhthoghadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhthoghadh change to chomhthoghadh or gcomhthoghadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhthoghadh becomes mo chomhthoghadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhthoghadh (eclipsis).
How is comhthoghadh different from toghchán?
A toghchán is a general election by voters, while comhthoghadh is when the existing members of a body choose someone to join them.
