Component in Irish (Comhchuid): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for component?

The Irish for component is comhchuid (pronounced “KOH-khid”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhchodanna. Depending on context it can also mean share.

Q: What is the plural of component in Irish?

The plural of comhchuid is comhchodanna; with the article, na comhchodanna means “the components”. The genitive plural is comhchodanna, as in feidhmeanna na gcomhchodanna (the functions of the components).

Q: Does comhchuid have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhchuid can mean component or share, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “component” in Irish

Irish:: comhchuid
English:: component, share
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-khid” /ˈkoːxədʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: comhchodanna (components)
Genitive singular:: comhchoda, na comhchoda (e.g. feidhm na comhchoda, the function of the component)
Genitive plural:: comhchodanna, na gcomhchodanna (e.g. feidhmeanna na gcomhchodanna, the functions of the components)

What does “comhchuid” mean?

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

component: One of the parts that together make up a whole thing, such as a machine or system.Also: constituent, component part, element.

1 other meaning: share

2share: An equal or joint portion of something that is shared between people.Also: joint share, equal portion.

Other Irish words for component: eilimint (element), comhábhar (ingredient)

“Comhchuid” with the article

The plural of component in Irish is comhchodanna. Here is comhchuid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chomhchuid

the component

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na comhchodanna

the components

Plural: no change after na

“Comhchuid” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhchuid, the Irish word for component.

Is comhchuid thábhachtach den chóras í seo.

This is an important component of the system.

Briseadh comhchuid amháin den inneall.

One component of the engine broke.

Tá an chomhchuid sin daor go leor.

That component is quite expensive.

Ní mór praghas na comhchoda a sheiceáil.

The price of the component must be checked.

Tá na comhchodanna go léir sa bhosca.

All the components are in the box.

Cheannaigh sé comhchodanna nua dá ríomhaire.

He bought new components for his computer.

Fuair gach duine a chomhchuid féin den airgead.

Everyone got their own share of the money.

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Component in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for component?

The Irish for component is comhchuid (pronounced “KOH-khid”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhchodanna. Depending on context it can also mean share.

How do you pronounce comhchuid in Irish?

Comhchuid is said like “KOH-khid” (IPA /ˈkoːxədʲ/).

What is the plural of component in Irish?

The plural of comhchuid is comhchodanna; with the article, na comhchodanna means “the components”. The genitive plural is comhchodanna, as in feidhmeanna na gcomhchodanna (the functions of the components).

Does comhchuid have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhchuid can mean component or share, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhchuid change to chomhchuid or gcomhchuid?

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

How does 'comhchuid' differ from 'cuid'?

'Cuid' is the everyday word for a part or share, while 'comhchuid' means a constituent part of a whole or a joint share, and is more formal or technical.

Component in Irish (Comhchuid): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage