HeyRuaHow to say “comfort” in Irish
- Irish:
- compord
- English:
- comfort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-pord” /ˈkʊmˠpˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- compoird, an chompoird (e.g. leibhéal compoird, level of comfort)
What does “compord” mean?
- comfort
- A state of physical ease and contentment, free from pain or hardship.Also: ease, cosiness, contentment.
Other Irish words for comfort: só (comfort), sócúl (comfort), comhfhortacht (comfort), sócúlacht (comfort)
“Compord” with the article
Here is compord after the article (an t-alt).
“Compord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using compord, the Irish word for comfort.
Other nouns in Irish
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Comfort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for comfort?
The Irish for comfort is compord (pronounced “KUM-pord”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce compord in Irish?
Compord is said like “KUM-pord” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠpˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
Does compord have a plural?
No plural form is given for compord in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does compord change to chompord or gcompord?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) compord becomes mo chompord (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcompord (eclipsis).
Does 'compord' mean emotional comfort, like consoling someone?
Mostly 'compord' is physical ease; for consolation in grief the usual word is 'sólás'.
How do I say 'comfortable' in Irish?
Use the adjective 'compordach', as in 'Tá an leaba seo compordach'.
