HeyRuaHow to say “composition” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhdhéantús
- English:
- composition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-yayn-toos” /ˈkoːˌɣeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhdhéantúis, an chomhdhéantúis (e.g. anailís an chomhdhéantúis, the analysis of the composition)
What does “comhdhéantús” mean?
- composition
- The way something is made up of its different parts or ingredients.Also: make-up, constitution, structure.
Other Irish words for composition: aiste (essay), cumadh (composition), cumadóireacht (composition), ceapadóireacht (composition)
“Comhdhéantús” with the article
Here is comhdhéantús after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhdhéantús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhdhéantús, the Irish word for composition.
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Composition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for composition?
The Irish for composition is comhdhéantús (pronounced “KOH-yayn-toos”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhdhéantús in Irish?
Comhdhéantús is said like “KOH-yayn-toos” (IPA /ˈkoːˌɣeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠ/).
Does comhdhéantús have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhdhéantús in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhdhéantús change to chomhdhéantús or gcomhdhéantús?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhdhéantús becomes mo chomhdhéantús (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhdhéantús (eclipsis).
Is 'comhdhéantús' used for a musical or written composition?
No, 'comhdhéantús' means the make-up of something; a piece of music or writing is 'saothar' or 'cumadóireacht', and an essay is 'aiste'.
