HeyRuaHow to say “complementary” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhlántach
- English:
- complementary, complementary (maths)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More complementary:
- níos comhlántaí
- Most complementary:
- is comhlántaí
- Plural:
- comhlántacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-lawn-tukh” /ˈkoːlˠɑːn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “comhlántach” mean?
“Comhlántach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- complementary
- Describes things that complete or go well with each other by supplying what the other lacks.Also: complemental, completing, supplementary.
1 other meaning: complementary (maths)
- 2complementary (maths)
- In geometry, describes two angles that together make a right angle.Also: complementary, complementary angle.
“Comhlántach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhlántach after dath (colour, masculine), after uillinn (angle, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: uillinn chomhlántach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: dath comhlántach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhlántacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: uillinneacha comhlántacha.
More complementary, most complementary, very complementary
Tá an dá phlean seo níos comhlántaí ná riamh. These two plans are more complementary than ever.
| more complementary | níos comhlántaí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhlántaí |
|---|---|---|
| most complementary | is comhlántaí | in the past tense: ba chomhlántaí |
| as complementary as | chomh comhlántach le | no change after chomh |
| very complementary | an-chomhlántach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too complementary | róchomhlántach | ró- lenites |
“Comhlántach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Complementary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for complementary?
The Irish for complementary is comhlántach (pronounced “KOH-lawn-tukh”). It comes after the noun: dath comhlántach, a complementary colour; uillinn chomhlántach, a complementary angle.
How do you say more complementary and most complementary in Irish?
níos comhlántaí is more complementary and is comhlántaí is most complementary. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhlántaí and ba chomhlántaí.
Why does comhlántach become chomhlántach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So uillinn chomhlántach (a complementary angle) but dath comhlántach (a complementary colour), because dath is masculine.
What is the plural of comhlántach?
With a plural noun comhlántach becomes comhlántacha: dathanna comhlántacha, uillinneacha comhlántacha.
How do you say very complementary in Irish?
an-chomhlántach. Too complementary is róchomhlántach, and as complementary as is chomh comhlántach le.
Does comhlántach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhlántach can mean complementary or complementary (maths), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between comhlántach and forlíontach?
Comhlántach means complementary, completing each other, while forlíontach means supplementary, adding something extra.
