HeyRuaHow to say “common” in Irish
- Irish:
- comónta
- English:
- common, ordinary
- Word type:
- adjective
- More common:
- níos comónta
- Most common:
- is comónta
- Pronunciation:
- “KUH-moan-ta” /ˈkʊmoːnˠt̪ˠə/
What does “comónta” mean?
“Comónta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- common
- Shared by or belonging to two or more people or groups.Also: shared, joint, mutual.
“Comónta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comónta after fear (man, masculine), after teorainn (border, 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: teorainn chomónta. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear comónta.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comónta. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir chomónta; after other plurals it does not: teorainneacha comónta.
More common, most common, very common
Tá an t-ainm seo níos comónta anois. This name is more common now.
| more common | níos comónta | in the past tense: ní ba chomónta |
|---|---|---|
| most common | is comónta | in the past tense: ba chomónta |
| as common as | chomh comónta le | no change after chomh |
| very common | an-chomónta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too common | róchomónta | ró- lenites |
“Comónta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Common in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common?
The Irish for common is comónta (pronounced “KUH-moan-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear comónta, a common man; teorainn chomónta, a common border.
How do you say more common and most common in Irish?
níos comónta is more common and is comónta is most common. In the past tense they become ní ba chomónta and ba chomónta.
Why does comónta become chomónta?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So teorainn chomónta (a common border) but fear comónta (a common man), because fear is masculine.
How do you say very common in Irish?
an-chomónta. Too common is róchomónta, and as common as is chomh comónta le.
Does comónta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comónta can mean common or ordinary, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between comónta and coitianta?
Comónta often means shared, as in 'an leas comónta' (the common good), while coitianta usually means frequent or widespread, as in 'botún coitianta' (a common mistake).
