HeyRuaHow to say “companionship” in Irish
- Irish:
- comrádaíocht
- English:
- companionship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-raw-dee-ukht” /ˈkʊmˠɾˠaːd̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comrádaíochta, na comrádaíochta (e.g. spiorad na comrádaíochta, the spirit of comradeship)
What does “comrádaíocht” mean?
- companionship
- The friendly feeling and relationship between people who spend time or work together.Also: comradeship, fellowship, camaraderie, company.
Other Irish words for companionship: cuideachta (company), comhluadar (company)
“Comrádaíocht” with the article
Here is comrádaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Comrádaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comrádaíocht, the Irish word for companionship.
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Companionship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for companionship?
The Irish for companionship is comrádaíocht (pronounced “KUM-raw-dee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce comrádaíocht in Irish?
Comrádaíocht is said like “KUM-raw-dee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠɾˠaːd̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does comrádaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for comrádaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comrádaíocht change to chomrádaíocht or gcomrádaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comrádaíocht becomes mo chomrádaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomrádaíocht (eclipsis).
How is comrádaíocht different from cairdeas?
Cairdeas means friendship in general, while comrádaíocht stresses the fellowship of people sharing an activity or experience, like teammates or soldiers.
