HeyRuaHow to say “common” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchoiteann
- English:
- common, collective, general
- Word type:
- adjective
- More common:
- níos comhchoitinne
- Most common:
- is comhchoitinne
- Plural:
- comhchoiteanna
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-KHOT-yan” /ˈkoːˌxɔtʲən̪ˠ/
What does “comhchoiteann” mean?
“Comhchoiteann” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- common
- Shared by or belonging to a group of people together.Also: communal, shared, joint.
2 other meanings: collective or general
“Comhchoiteann” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhchoiteann after talamh (ground, masculine), after cistin (kitchen, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: cistin chomhchoiteann. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: talamh comhchoiteann.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhchoiteanna. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: cistineacha comhchoiteanna.
More common, most common, very common
Tá an fhreagracht níos comhchoitinne anois ná riamh. The responsibility is more shared now than ever.
| more common | níos comhchoitinne | in the past tense: ní ba chomhchoitinne |
|---|---|---|
| most common | is comhchoitinne | in the past tense: ba chomhchoitinne |
| as common as | chomh comhchoiteann le | no change after chomh |
| very common | an-chomhchoiteann | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too common | róchomhchoiteann | ró- lenites |
“Comhchoiteann” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Common in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common?
The Irish for common is comhchoiteann (pronounced “koh-KHOT-yan”). It comes after the noun: talamh comhchoiteann, a common ground; cistin chomhchoiteann, a common kitchen.
How do you say more common and most common in Irish?
níos comhchoitinne is more common and is comhchoitinne is most common. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhchoitinne and ba chomhchoitinne.
Why does comhchoiteann become chomhchoiteann?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cistin chomhchoiteann (a common kitchen) but talamh comhchoiteann (a common ground), because talamh is masculine.
What is the plural of comhchoiteann?
With a plural noun comhchoiteann becomes comhchoiteanna: tailte comhchoiteanna, cistineacha comhchoiteanna.
How do you say very common in Irish?
an-chomhchoiteann. Too common is róchomhchoiteann, and as common as is chomh comhchoiteann le.
Does comhchoiteann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhchoiteann can mean common, collective or general, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'comhchoiteann' and 'coiteann'?
'Coiteann' means common or general in the sense of ordinary or widespread, while 'comhchoiteann' stresses something held or done jointly, as in 'freagracht chomhchoiteann' (collective responsibility).
