HeyRuaHow to say “coma” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóma
- English:
- coma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-muh” /ˈkoːmə/
- Plural:
- cómaí (comas)
- Genitive singular:
- cóma, an chóma (e.g. tréimhse an chóma, the period of the coma)
- Genitive plural:
- cómaí, na gcómaí (e.g. cineálacha na gcómaí, the types of the comas)
What does “cóma” mean?
- coma
- A state of deep unconsciousness, usually caused by illness or injury, from which a person cannot be woken.Also: unconsciousness, comatose state.
“Cóma” with the article
The plural of coma in Irish is cómaí. Here is cóma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóma, the Irish word for coma.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coma?
The Irish for coma is cóma (pronounced “KOH-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cómaí.
How do you pronounce cóma in Irish?
Cóma is said like “KOH-muh” (IPA /ˈkoːmə/).
What is the plural of coma in Irish?
The plural of cóma is cómaí; with the article, na cómaí means “the comas”. The genitive plural is cómaí, as in cineálacha na gcómaí (the types of the comas).
Why does cóma change to chóma or gcóma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóma becomes mo chóma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóma (eclipsis).
How do you say 'in a coma' in Irish?
Use 'i gcóma', for example 'Tá sí i gcóma', she is in a coma.
Is 'cóma' the same as 'camóg' (comma)?
No. 'Cóma' is the medical state; the punctuation mark is 'camóg'.
