HeyRuaHow to say “company” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhluadar
- English:
- company, party, family
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-loo-uh-dur” /ˈkoːl̪ˠuəd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- comhluadair (companies)
- Genitive singular:
- comhluadair, an chomhluadair (e.g. lucht an chomhluadair, the members of the company)
- Genitive plural:
- comhluadar, na gcomhluadar (e.g. saol na gcomhluadar, the life of the families)
What does “comhluadar” mean?
“Comhluadar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- company
- The presence of other people with you, or the people you are with at a given time.Also: companionship, society.
2 other meanings: party or family
- 2party
- A group of people who are together, travelling or attending an event.Also: group, gathering.
- 3family
- The people living together in a home; a family or household.Also: household, home circle.
Other Irish words for company: comhlacht (company), cuideachta (company)
“Comhluadar” with the article
The plural of company in Irish is comhluadair. Here is comhluadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhluadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhluadar, the Irish word for company.
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Company in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for company?
The Irish for company is comhluadar (pronounced “KOH-loo-uh-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhluadair. Depending on context it can also mean party or family.
How do you pronounce comhluadar in Irish?
Comhluadar is said like “KOH-loo-uh-dur” (IPA /ˈkoːl̪ˠuəd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of company in Irish?
The plural of comhluadar is comhluadair; with the article, na comhluadair means “the companies”. The genitive plural is comhluadar, as in saol na gcomhluadar (the life of the families).
Does comhluadar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhluadar can mean company, party or family, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhluadar change to chomhluadar or gcomhluadar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhluadar becomes mo chomhluadar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhluadar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhluadar and cuideachta?
Both mean company of people; cuideachta also means a business company, while comhluadar is used only for people's company, a party or a household.
How do I say 'keep someone company'?
Say 'coinnigh comhluadar le duine', for example 'Choinnigh mé comhluadar léi.'
