HeyRuaHow to say “coeducation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhoideachas
- English:
- coeducation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ed-ukh-us” /ˈkoːˌɛdʲəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- comhoideachais, an chomhoideachais (e.g. scoil chomhoideachais, a coeducational school)
What does “comhoideachas” mean?
- coeducation
- The education of boys and girls together in the same school or classes.Also: co-education, mixed education, mixed schooling.
“Comhoideachas” with the article
Here is comhoideachas after the article (an t-alt).
an comhoideachas
the coeducation
No change after an
“Comhoideachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhoideachas, the Irish word for coeducation.
Tá comhoideachas coitianta in Éirinn anois.
Coeducation is common in Ireland now.
Is maith liom an comhoideachas.
I like coeducation.
Téann mo mhac chuig scoil chomhoideachais.
My son goes to a coeducational school.
Bhí díospóireacht againn faoin gcomhoideachas inniu.
We had a debate about coeducation today.
Creideann sí go láidir sa chomhoideachas.
She strongly believes in coeducation.
Cad iad buntáistí an chomhoideachais?
What are the advantages of coeducation?
Níor tugadh isteach comhoideachas sa scoil sin go fóill.
Coeducation has not yet been introduced in that school.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coeducation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coeducation?
The Irish for coeducation is comhoideachas (pronounced “KOH-ed-ukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhoideachas in Irish?
Comhoideachas is said like “KOH-ed-ukh-us” (IPA /ˈkoːˌɛdʲəxəsˠ/).
Does comhoideachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhoideachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhoideachas change to chomhoideachas or gcomhoideachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhoideachas becomes mo chomhoideachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhoideachas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a mixed school' in Irish?
Say 'scoil chomhoideachais', using the genitive of comhoideachas; 'scoil mheasctha' is also heard informally.
