Compatibility in Irish (Comhoiriúnacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for compatibility?

The Irish for compatibility is comhoiriúnacht (pronounced “KOH-irr-oon-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean compatibility (technical).

Q: Does comhoiriúnacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhoiriúnacht can mean compatibility or compatibility (technical), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “compatibility” in Irish

Irish:: comhoiriúnacht
English:: compatibility, compatibility (technical)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KOH-irr-oon-ukht” /ˈkoːˌɛɾʲuːnˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhoiriúnachta, na comhoiriúnachta (e.g. easpa comhoiriúnachta, lack of compatibility)

What does “comhoiriúnacht” mean?

“Comhoiriúnacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

compatibility: The quality of things or people being suitable for each other or able to work or exist together.Also: suitability, congruity, agreement.

1 other meaning: compatibility (technical)

2compatibility (technical): The ability of devices, software or systems to work together without problems.Also: compatibility, interoperability.

“Comhoiriúnacht” with the article

Here is comhoiriúnacht after the article (an t-alt).

an chomhoiriúnacht

the compatibility

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Comhoiriúnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhoiriúnacht, the Irish word for compatibility.

Tá comhoiriúnacht mhaith eatarthu mar lánúin.

They are well suited to each other as a couple.

Seiceáil an chomhoiriúnacht sula gceannaíonn tú an clár.

Check the compatibility before you buy the program.

Bhí fadhb comhoiriúnachta leis an ríomhaire nua.

There was a compatibility problem with the new computer.

Níl aon chomhoiriúnacht idir an dá chóras.

There is no compatibility between the two systems.

Is tábhachtach an chomhoiriúnacht i bpósadh.

Compatibility is important in a marriage.

Rinne siad tástáil comhoiriúnachta ar an bhfuil.

They did a compatibility test on the blood.

Cuireann siad béim ar chomhoiriúnacht na dtrealamh.

They emphasise the compatibility of the equipment.

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Compatibility in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for compatibility?

The Irish for compatibility is comhoiriúnacht (pronounced “KOH-irr-oon-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean compatibility (technical).

How do you pronounce comhoiriúnacht in Irish?

Comhoiriúnacht is said like “KOH-irr-oon-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːˌɛɾʲuːnˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does comhoiriúnacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for comhoiriúnacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does comhoiriúnacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhoiriúnacht can mean compatibility or compatibility (technical), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhoiriúnacht change to chomhoiriúnacht or gcomhoiriúnacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhoiriúnacht becomes mo chomhoiriúnacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhoiriúnacht (eclipsis).

How is comhoiriúnacht different from oiriúnacht?

Oiriúnacht means suitability of one thing for a purpose, while comhoiriúnacht means mutual suitability or compatibility between things.

Compatibility in Irish (Comhoiriúnacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage