HeyRuaHow to say “common interest” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhleas
- English:
- common interest
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-las” /ˈkoːlʲas/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- comhleasa, an chomhleasa (e.g. ar son an chomhleasa, for the sake of the common interest)
What does “comhleas” mean?
- common interest
- An interest or benefit shared by two or more people or groups.Also: mutual interest, mutual benefit, shared interest.
“Comhleas” with the article
Here is comhleas after the article (an t-alt).
an comhleas
the common interest
No change after an
“Comhleas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhleas, the Irish word for common interest.
Is comhleas dúinn araon é seo.
This is in both our interests.
Oibreoimid le chéile ar son an chomhleasa.
We will work together for the common good.
Tá comhleas ag an dá thír sa trádáil.
The two countries have a mutual interest in trade.
Ní fheicim aon chomhleas eadrainn.
I don't see any common interest between us.
Is ábhar comhleasa í an timpeallacht.
The environment is a matter of common interest.
Bhí an comhleas ag teastáil ón dá thaobh.
Both sides wanted the mutual benefit.
Labhair siad faoin gcomhleas a bhí acu.
They spoke about the interest they shared.
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Common interest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common interest?
The Irish for common interest is comhleas (pronounced “KOH-las”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhleas in Irish?
Comhleas is said like “KOH-las” (IPA /ˈkoːlʲas/).
Does comhleas have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhleas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhleas change to chomhleas or gcomhleas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhleas becomes mo chomhleas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhleas (eclipsis).
How is comhleas different from leas?
Leas means benefit or welfare in general, while comhleas is a benefit or interest shared by several parties, as in comhleas na dtíortha.
