HeyRuaHow to say “Common Market” in Irish
- Irish:
- Cómhargadh
- English:
- Common Market
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-vaw-ruh-guh” /ˈkoːˌwaɾˠəɡə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Cómhargaidh, an Chómhargaidh (e.g. ballstáit an Chómhargaidh, member states of the Common Market)
What does “Cómhargadh” mean?
- Common Market
- The European Common Market, the economic union of European states that became part of the European Union.Also: European Common Market, eec, European economic community.
“Cómhargadh” with the article
Here is Cómhargadh after the article (an t-alt).
an Cómhargadh
the Common Market
No change after an
“Cómhargadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Cómhargadh, the Irish word for Common Market.
Chuaigh Éire isteach sa Chómhargadh i 1973.
Ireland joined the Common Market in 1973.
Bhí reifreann ann faoin gCómhargadh.
There was a referendum on the Common Market.
Thug na feirmeoirí tacaíocht don Chómhargadh.
The farmers supported the Common Market.
Cuireadh an Cómhargadh ar bun i 1957.
The Common Market was set up in 1957.
Bhí an Bhreatain lasmuigh den Chómhargadh ar dtús.
Britain was outside the Common Market at first.
Tháinig athrú mór le ballraíocht an Chómhargaidh.
Membership of the Common Market brought great change.
Labhair an t-aire faoi pholasaithe an Chómhargaidh.
The minister spoke about Common Market policies.
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Common Market in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Common Market?
The Irish for Common Market is Cómhargadh (pronounced “KOH-vaw-ruh-guh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Cómhargadh in Irish?
Cómhargadh is said like “KOH-vaw-ruh-guh” (IPA /ˈkoːˌwaɾˠəɡə/).
Does Cómhargadh have a plural?
No. Cómhargadh is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Cómhargadh change to Chómhargadh or gCómhargadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Cómhargadh becomes mo Chómhargadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCómhargadh (eclipsis).
Is 'an Cómhargadh' the same as 'an tAontas Eorpach'?
Not exactly: 'an Cómhargadh' refers to the earlier European Economic Community, which later developed into 'an tAontas Eorpach', the European Union.
