HeyRuaHow to say “combination” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhcheangal
- English:
- combination, union, connection
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhcheangail, to combine (ag comhcheangal, combining)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khyang-ul” /ˈkoːçaŋəl/
- Plural:
- comhcheangail (combinations)
- Genitive singular:
- comhcheangail, an chomhcheangail (e.g. buntáistí an chomhcheangail, the advantages of the combination)
- Genitive plural:
- comhcheangal, na gcomhcheangal (e.g. liosta na gcomhcheangal, the list of combinations)
What does “comhcheangal” mean?
“Comhcheangal” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- combination
- The act or result of joining things together; it is the verbal noun of the verb comhcheangail.Also: joining, linking, binding together.
2 other meanings: union or connection
- 2union
- An alliance or association formed between people, groups or organisations.Also: alliance, association, federation.
- 3connection
- A link or bond between two things, such as a chemical bond.Also: bond, link, compound.
“Comhcheangal” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhcheangal means combining: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhcheangail (to combine). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhcheangal” with the article
The plural of combination in Irish is comhcheangail. Here is comhcheangal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhcheangal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhcheangal, the Irish word for combination.
Other nouns in Irish
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Combination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for combination?
The Irish for combination is comhcheangal (pronounced “KOH-khyang-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhcheangail. Depending on context it can also mean union or connection.
How do you pronounce comhcheangal in Irish?
Comhcheangal is said like “KOH-khyang-ul” (IPA /ˈkoːçaŋəl/).
What is the plural of combination in Irish?
The plural of comhcheangal is comhcheangail; with the article, na comhcheangail means “the combinations”. The genitive plural is comhcheangal, as in liosta na gcomhcheangal (the list of combinations).
Does comhcheangal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhcheangal can mean combination, union or connection, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhcheangal change to chomhcheangal or gcomhcheangal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhcheangal becomes mo chomhcheangal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhcheangal (eclipsis).
How does comhcheangal differ from ceangal?
Ceangal is any tie or connection, while comhcheangal stresses joining things together into a combination or union.
