HeyRuaHow to say “companionship” in Irish
- Irish:
- compánachas
- English:
- companionship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-paw-nuh-khus” /ˈkʊmˠpˠaːnˠəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- compánachais, an chompánachais
What does “compánachas” mean?
- companionship
- The state of being with a companion or friend, and the closeness and fellowship that come with it.Also: company, fellowship, comradeship.
Other Irish words for companionship: cuideachta (company), comhluadar (company), comrádaíocht (companionship)
“Compánachas” with the article
Here is compánachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Compánachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using compánachas, 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 compánachas (pronounced “KUM-paw-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce compánachas in Irish?
Compánachas is said like “KUM-paw-nuh-khus” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠpˠaːnˠəxəsˠ/).
Does compánachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for compánachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does compánachas change to chompánachas or gcompánachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) compánachas becomes mo chompánachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcompánachas (eclipsis).
How does 'compánachas' differ from 'comhluadar'?
'Compánachas' is the abstract quality of companionship, while 'comhluadar' usually means company in the sense of the people present, as in 'tá comhluadar againn' (we have company).
