HeyRuaHow to say “coexistence” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhbheith
- English:
- coexistence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-veh” /ˈkoːˌvʲɛ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- comhbheithe, na comhbheithe (e.g. prionsabal na comhbheithe, the principle of coexistence)
What does “comhbheith” mean?
- coexistence
- The state of two or more things or groups existing or living together at the same time or in the same place.Also: co-existence, living together, existing together.
“Comhbheith” with the article
Here is comhbheith after the article (an t-alt).
an chomhbheith
the coexistence
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Comhbheith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhbheith, the Irish word for coexistence.
Tá comhbheith shíochánta idir an dá phobal anois.
There is now peaceful coexistence between the two communities.
Is í an chomhbheith an sprioc atá againn.
Coexistence is the goal we have.
Labhair sé faoi thábhacht na comhbheithe.
He spoke about the importance of coexistence.
Ní furasta comhbheith a bhaint amach tar éis cogaidh.
Coexistence is not easy to achieve after a war.
Creideann siad i gcomhbheith na dteangacha.
They believe in the coexistence of the languages.
Tá an chomhbheith sin ag brath ar mhuinín.
That coexistence depends on trust.
Scríobh sí aiste ar chomhbheith creideamh éagsúil.
She wrote an essay on the coexistence of different religions.
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Coexistence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coexistence?
The Irish for coexistence is comhbheith (pronounced “KOH-veh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce comhbheith in Irish?
Comhbheith is said like “KOH-veh” (IPA /ˈkoːˌvʲɛ/).
Does comhbheith have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhbheith in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhbheith change to chomhbheith or gcomhbheith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhbheith becomes mo chomhbheith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhbheith (eclipsis).
How is 'comhbheith' formed?
It is the prefix 'comh-' (co-, together) added to 'beith' (being), so 'comhbheith' literally means 'being together', that is, coexistence.
