HeyRuaHow to say “coincidence” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhtheagmhas
- English:
- coincidence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hyang-wus” /ˈkoːˌhʲaŋəwəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhtheagmhais, an chomhtheagmhais (e.g. de bharr comhtheagmhais, as a result of coincidence)
What does “comhtheagmhas” mean?
- coincidence
- Two or more things happening at the same time by chance, seemingly connected but not planned.Also: chance occurrence, concurrence, fluke.
Other Irish words for coincidence: comhtharlú (coincidence)
“Comhtheagmhas” with the article
Here is comhtheagmhas after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhtheagmhas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhtheagmhas, the Irish word for coincidence.
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Coincidence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coincidence?
The Irish for coincidence is comhtheagmhas (pronounced “KOH-hyang-wus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhtheagmhas in Irish?
Comhtheagmhas is said like “KOH-hyang-wus” (IPA /ˈkoːˌhʲaŋəwəsˠ/).
Does comhtheagmhas have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhtheagmhas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhtheagmhas change to chomhtheagmhas or gcomhtheagmhas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhtheagmhas becomes mo chomhtheagmhas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhtheagmhas (eclipsis).
How is 'comhtheagmhas' different from 'teagmhas'?
'Teagmhas' means an incident or event, while 'comhtheagmhas' means a coincidence, things happening together by chance.
