HeyRuaHow to say “composed” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhdhéanta
- English:
- composed, compact
- Word type:
- adjective
- More composed:
- níos comhdhéanta
- Most composed:
- is comhdhéanta
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-yayn-ta” /ˈkoːˌʝeːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “comhdhéanta” mean?
“Comhdhéanta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- composed
- Made up of particular parts or elements, usually followed by 'de' (composed of).Also: made up, consisting, constituted, compound.
1 other meaning: compact
- 2compact
- Well put together, solidly built or compact in form.Also: well-built, solid, well-knit.
“Comhdhéanta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhdhéanta after coiste (committee, masculine), after foireann (team, 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: foireann chomhdhéanta. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: coiste comhdhéanta.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhdhéanta. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: foirne comhdhéanta.
More composed, most composed, very composed
| more composed | níos comhdhéanta | in the past tense: ní ba chomhdhéanta |
|---|---|---|
| most composed | is comhdhéanta | in the past tense: ba chomhdhéanta |
| as composed as | chomh comhdhéanta le | no change after chomh |
| very composed | an-chomhdhéanta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too composed | róchomhdhéanta | ró- lenites |
“Comhdhéanta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Composed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for composed?
The Irish for composed is comhdhéanta (pronounced “KOH-yayn-ta”). It comes after the noun: coiste comhdhéanta, a composed committee; foireann chomhdhéanta, a composed team.
How do you say more composed and most composed in Irish?
níos comhdhéanta is more composed and is comhdhéanta is most composed. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhdhéanta and ba chomhdhéanta.
Why does comhdhéanta become chomhdhéanta?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So foireann chomhdhéanta (a composed team) but coiste comhdhéanta (a composed committee), because coiste is masculine.
How do you say very composed in Irish?
an-chomhdhéanta. Too composed is róchomhdhéanta, and as composed as is chomh comhdhéanta le.
Does comhdhéanta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhdhéanta can mean composed or compact, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with 'comhdhéanta'?
Use 'de', which lenites the following noun: 'comhdhéanta de dhaoine', made up of people.
