Communication in Irish (Cumarsáid): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for communication?

The Irish for communication is cumarsáid (pronounced “KUM-ur-sawj”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “communication” in Irish

Irish:: cumarsáid
English:: communication
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KUM-ur-sawj” /ˈkʊmˠəɾˠsˠɑːdʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cumarsáide, na cumarsáide (e.g. scileanna cumarsáide, communication skills)

What does “cumarsáid” mean?

communication: The act or process of passing information, ideas or messages between people.Also: contact, communications, correspondence.

Other Irish words for communication: teachtaireacht (message)

“Cumarsáid” with the article

Here is cumarsáid after the article (an t-alt).

an chumarsáid

the communication

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cumarsáid” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cumarsáid, the Irish word for communication.

Tá cumarsáid mhaith idir an múinteoir agus na daltaí.

There is good communication between the teacher and the pupils.

Bhris an chumarsáid síos idir an dá thaobh.

Communication broke down between the two sides.

Oibríonn mo dheirfiúr sna meáin chumarsáide.

My sister works in the media.

Tá scileanna cumarsáide an-tábhachtach sa phost seo.

Communication skills are very important in this job.

Níl aon chumarsáid agam leis le bliain anuas.

I haven't had any contact with him for a year.

Is í an teanga an bealach cumarsáide is fearr.

Language is the best means of communication.

Tá fadhb chumarsáide againn sa chomhlacht.

We have a communication problem in the company.

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Communication in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for communication?

The Irish for communication is cumarsáid (pronounced “KUM-ur-sawj”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cumarsáid in Irish?

Cumarsáid is said like “KUM-ur-sawj” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠəɾˠsˠɑːdʲ/).

Does cumarsáid have a plural?

No plural form is given for cumarsáid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cumarsáid change to chumarsáid or gcumarsáid?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumarsáid becomes mo chumarsáid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumarsáid (eclipsis).

How do you say 'the media' in Irish?

The usual term is na meáin chumarsáide, literally 'the means of communication', often shortened to na meáin.

Is cumarsáid used for personal contact with someone?

Yes, for example níl cumarsáid ar bith eatarthu 'there is no communication between them', though teagmháil is also common for 'contact'.

Communication in Irish (Cumarsáid): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage