HeyRuaHow to say “completion” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhlánú
- English:
- completion, complement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhlánaigh, to complete (ag comhlánú, completing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-law-noo” /ˈkoːl̪ˠaːn̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- comhlánuithe (completions)
- Genitive singular:
- comhlánaithe, an chomhlánaithe (e.g. dáta comhlánaithe an tionscadail, the project's completion date)
- Genitive plural:
- comhlánuithe, na gcomhlánuithe (e.g. dátaí na gcomhlánuithe, the dates of the completions)
What does “comhlánú” mean?
“Comhlánú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- completion
- The verbal noun of 'comhlánaigh': the act of completing or finishing something, or filling something out.Also: completing, filling in, fulfilment.
1 other meaning: complement
- 2complement
- Something that completes or goes well with something else, also used in grammar and mathematics.Also: complementing, supplement.
Other Irish words for completion: críochnú (finishing)
“Comhlánú” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhlánú means completing: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhlánaigh (to complete). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhlánú” with the article
The plural of completion in Irish is comhlánuithe. Here is comhlánú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhlánú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhlánú, the Irish word for completion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Completion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for completion?
The Irish for completion is comhlánú (pronounced “KOH-law-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhlánuithe. Depending on context it can also mean complement.
How do you pronounce comhlánú in Irish?
Comhlánú is said like “KOH-law-noo” (IPA /ˈkoːl̪ˠaːn̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of completion in Irish?
The plural of comhlánú is comhlánuithe; with the article, na comhlánuithe means “the completions”. The genitive plural is comhlánuithe, as in dátaí na gcomhlánuithe (the dates of the completions).
Does comhlánú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhlánú can mean completion or complement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhlánú change to chomhlánú or gcomhlánú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhlánú becomes mo chomhlánú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhlánú (eclipsis).
How is 'comhlánú' different from 'críochnú'?
'Críochnú' is the everyday word for finishing something, while 'comhlánú' is more formal, often used for completing forms or making something whole.
