HeyRuaHow to say “co-worker” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhoibrí
- English:
- co-worker, collaborator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ib-ree” /ˈkoːˌɛbʲɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- comhoibrithe (co-workers)
- Genitive singular:
- comhoibrí, an chomhoibrí (e.g. carr an chomhoibrí, the co-worker's car)
- Genitive plural:
- comhoibrithe, na gcomhoibrithe (e.g. cruinniú na gcomhoibrithe, the meeting of the co-workers)
What does “comhoibrí” mean?
“Comhoibrí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- co-worker
- A person who works together with you, especially in the same job or workplace.Also: colleague, fellow worker, workmate.
1 other meaning: collaborator
- 2collaborator
- A person who cooperates with others on a project or task.Also: cooperator, partner.
Other Irish words for co-worker: comhghleacaí (colleague)
“Comhoibrí” with the article
The plural of co-worker in Irish is comhoibrithe. Here is comhoibrí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhoibrí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhoibrí, the Irish word for co-worker.
Other nouns in Irish
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Co-worker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for co-worker?
The Irish for co-worker is comhoibrí (pronounced “KOH-ib-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhoibrithe. Depending on context it can also mean collaborator.
How do you pronounce comhoibrí in Irish?
Comhoibrí is said like “KOH-ib-ree” (IPA /ˈkoːˌɛbʲɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of co-worker in Irish?
The plural of comhoibrí is comhoibrithe; with the article, na comhoibrithe means “the co-workers”. The genitive plural is comhoibrithe, as in cruinniú na gcomhoibrithe (the meeting of the co-workers).
Does comhoibrí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhoibrí can mean co-worker or collaborator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhoibrí change to chomhoibrí or gcomhoibrí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhoibrí becomes mo chomhoibrí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhoibrí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhoibrí and comhghleacaí?
Comhoibrí is someone you work alongside, while comhghleacaí is a colleague in the wider sense, often in the same profession.
