HeyRuaHow to say “company” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhlacht
- English:
- company, body
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-lukht” /ˈkoːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- comhlachtaí (companies)
- Genitive singular:
- comhlachta, an chomhlachta (e.g. oifig an chomhlachta, the company's office)
- Genitive plural:
- comhlachtaí, na gcomhlachtaí (e.g. liosta na gcomhlachtaí, the list of companies)
What does “comhlacht” mean?
“Comhlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- company
- A business organisation that makes or sells goods or provides services.Also: firm, business, corporation.
1 other meaning: body
- 2body
- An organised group of people, such as an association or official institution.Also: organisation, association, institution.
Other Irish words for company: cuideachta (company), comhluadar (company)
“Comhlacht” with the article
The plural of company in Irish is comhlachtaí. Here is comhlacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhlacht, 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 comhlacht (pronounced “KOH-lukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhlachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean body.
How do you pronounce comhlacht in Irish?
Comhlacht is said like “KOH-lukht” (IPA /ˈkoːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of company in Irish?
The plural of comhlacht is comhlachtaí; with the article, na comhlachtaí means “the companies”. The genitive plural is comhlachtaí, as in liosta na gcomhlachtaí (the list of companies).
Does comhlacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhlacht can mean company or body, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhlacht change to chomhlacht or gcomhlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhlacht becomes mo chomhlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhlacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhlacht and cuideachta?
Both can mean a company; comhlacht is the everyday word for a business, while cuideachta is the legal term (cuideachta theoranta, limited company) and also means company in the sense of companionship.
