HeyRuaHow to say “compact” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhdhlúth
- English:
- compact, concise
- Word type:
- adjective
- More compact:
- níos comhdhlúithe
- Most compact:
- is comhdhlúithe
- Plural:
- comhdhlútha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-gloo” /ˈkoːɣlˠuː/
What does “comhdhlúth” mean?
“Comhdhlúth” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- compact
- Closely packed together, taking up little space.Also: dense, condensed, closely packed.
1 other meaning: concise
- 2concise
- Expressed briefly and densely, with no wasted words.Also: condensed, succinct.
“Comhdhlúth” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhdhlúth after diosca (disc, masculine), after cré (clay, 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: cré chomhdhlúth. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: diosca comhdhlúth.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhdhlútha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: créanna comhdhlútha.
More compact, most compact, very compact
Tá an ithir seo níos comhdhlúithe ná an ithir eile. This soil is more compact than the other soil.
| more compact | níos comhdhlúithe | in the past tense: ní ba chomhdhlúithe |
|---|---|---|
| most compact | is comhdhlúithe | in the past tense: ba chomhdhlúithe |
| as compact as | chomh comhdhlúth le | no change after chomh |
| very compact | an-chomhdhlúth | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too compact | róchomhdhlúth | ró- lenites |
“Comhdhlúth” 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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Compact in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compact?
The Irish for compact is comhdhlúth (pronounced “KOH-gloo”). It comes after the noun: diosca comhdhlúth, a compact disc; cré chomhdhlúth, a compact clay.
How do you say more compact and most compact in Irish?
níos comhdhlúithe is more compact and is comhdhlúithe is most compact. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhdhlúithe and ba chomhdhlúithe.
Why does comhdhlúth become chomhdhlúth?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cré chomhdhlúth (a compact clay) but diosca comhdhlúth (a compact disc), because diosca is masculine.
What is the plural of comhdhlúth?
With a plural noun comhdhlúth becomes comhdhlútha: dioscaí comhdhlútha, créanna comhdhlútha.
How do you say very compact in Irish?
an-chomhdhlúth. Too compact is róchomhdhlúth, and as compact as is chomh comhdhlúth le.
Does comhdhlúth have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhdhlúth can mean compact or concise, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'comhdhlúth' related to 'dlúth'?
'Comhdhlúth' is formed from 'comh' and 'dlúth', meaning close or dense. Both words describe things packed tightly together, but 'dlúth' is the more common everyday word.
