HeyRuaHow to say “composition” in Irish
- Irish:
- cumadh
- English:
- composition, shaping
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cum, to compose (ag cumadh, composing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-uh” /ˈkʊmˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- cumtha, an chumtha (e.g. ceird an chumtha, the craft of composition)
What does “cumadh” mean?
“Cumadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- composition
- The act of composing or making up something such as a song, poem or story; the verbal noun of the verb cum.Also: composing, making up, creation, invention.
1 other meaning: shaping
- 2shaping
- The act of forming or shaping something into a particular form; the verbal noun of cum.Also: forming, fashioning, formation.
Other Irish words for composition: aiste (essay), cumadóireacht (composition), ceapadóireacht (composition)
“Cumadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, cumadh means composing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cum (to compose). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cumadh” with the article
Here is cumadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Cumadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cumadh, the Irish word for composition.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Composition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for composition?
The Irish for composition is cumadh (pronounced “KUM-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean shaping.
How do you pronounce cumadh in Irish?
Cumadh is said like “KUM-uh” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠə/).
Does cumadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for cumadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cumadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cumadh can mean composition or shaping, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cumadh change to chumadh or gcumadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumadh becomes mo chumadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumadh (eclipsis).
How is cumadh different from ceapadh?
Both can mean composing, but cumadh stresses creating or inventing, as in cumadh amhrán, while ceapadh also means thinking or appointing.
