HeyRuaHow to say “compatriot” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhthíreach
- English:
- compatriot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hee-rukh” /ˈkoːhiːɾʲəx/
- Plural:
- comhthírigh (compatriots)
- Genitive singular:
- comhthírigh, an chomhthírigh (e.g. cabhair mo chomhthírigh, my compatriot's help)
- Genitive plural:
- comhthíreach, na gcomhthíreach (e.g. cearta ár gcomhthíreach, the rights of our compatriots)
What does “comhthíreach” mean?
- compatriot
- A person from the same country as someone else.Also: fellow countryman, fellow countrywoman, countryman.
“Comhthíreach” with the article
The plural of compatriot in Irish is comhthírigh. Here is comhthíreach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhthíreach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhthíreach, the Irish word for compatriot.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Compatriot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compatriot?
The Irish for compatriot is comhthíreach (pronounced “KOH-hee-rukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhthírigh.
How do you pronounce comhthíreach in Irish?
Comhthíreach is said like “KOH-hee-rukh” (IPA /ˈkoːhiːɾʲəx/).
What is the plural of compatriot in Irish?
The plural of comhthíreach is comhthírigh; with the article, na comhthírigh means “the compatriots”. The genitive plural is comhthíreach, as in cearta ár gcomhthíreach (the rights of our compatriots).
Why does comhthíreach change to chomhthíreach or gcomhthíreach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhthíreach becomes mo chomhthíreach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhthíreach (eclipsis).
How is 'comhthíreach' formed?
It combines the prefix 'comh-' (fellow, joint) with 'tíreach' from 'tír' (country), so it means someone of the same country.
