HeyRuaHow to say “competition” in Irish
- Irish:
- comórtas
- English:
- competition, rivalry, comparison
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-or-tus” /ˈkʊmˠoːɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- comórtais (competitions)
- Genitive singular:
- comórtais, an chomórtais (e.g. torthaí an chomórtais, the results of the competition)
- Genitive plural:
- comórtas, na gcomórtas (e.g. torthaí na gcomórtas, the results of the competitions)
What does “comórtas” mean?
“Comórtas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- competition
- An event or contest in which people try to win, such as a race, quiz or match.Also: contest, tournament, championship.
2 other meanings: rivalry or comparison
- 2rivalry
- The state of competing with others, for example between businesses.Also: competition, contention.
- 3comparison
- The act of comparing one thing with another.Also: comparing.
Other Irish words for competition: iomaíocht (competition), turnaimint (tournament)
“Comórtas” with the article
The plural of competition in Irish is comórtais. Here is comórtas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comórtas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comórtas, the Irish word for competition.
Other nouns in Irish
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Competition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for competition?
The Irish for competition is comórtas (pronounced “KUM-or-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comórtais. Depending on context it can also mean rivalry or comparison.
How do you pronounce comórtas in Irish?
Comórtas is said like “KUM-or-tus” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠoːɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of competition in Irish?
The plural of comórtas is comórtais; with the article, na comórtais means “the competitions”. The genitive plural is comórtas, as in torthaí na gcomórtas (the results of the competitions).
Does comórtas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comórtas can mean competition, rivalry or comparison, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comórtas change to chomórtas or gcomórtas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comórtas becomes mo chomórtas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomórtas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'comórtas' and 'iomaíocht'?
'Comórtas' is usually a specific contest you can enter or win, while 'iomaíocht' is the general idea of competition or rivalry, as in 'iomaíocht sa mhargadh'.
How do I say 'compared with' using this word?
Use 'i gcomórtas le', for example 'Tá sé fuar i gcomórtas leis an samhradh' (It is cold compared with the summer).
