HeyRuaHow to say “companion” in Irish
- Irish:
- compánach
- English:
- companion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-paw-nukh” /ˈkʊmˠpˠɑːn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- compánaigh (companions)
- Genitive singular:
- compánaigh, an chompánaigh (e.g. ainm an chompánaigh, the companion's name)
- Genitive plural:
- compánach, na gcompánach (e.g. cairdeas na gcompánach, the friendship of the companions)
What does “compánach” mean?
- companion
- A person who accompanies you or spends time with you, a mate or comrade.Also: comrade, mate, partner, fellow.
Other Irish words for companion: comrádaí (comrade), leathbhádóir (partner)
“Compánach” with the article
The plural of companion in Irish is compánaigh. Here is compánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Compánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using compánach, the Irish word for companion.
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Companion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for companion?
The Irish for companion is compánach (pronounced “KUM-paw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is compánaigh.
How do you pronounce compánach in Irish?
Compánach is said like “KUM-paw-nukh” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠpˠɑːn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of companion in Irish?
The plural of compánach is compánaigh; with the article, na compánaigh means “the companions”. The genitive plural is compánach, as in cairdeas na gcompánach (the friendship of the companions).
Why does compánach change to chompánach or gcompánach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) compánach becomes mo chompánach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcompánach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between compánach and cara?
Cara means a friend in general, while compánach stresses someone who keeps you company or accompanies you, like a mate or comrade.
