HeyRuaHow to say “composition” in Irish
- Irish:
- cumadóireacht
- English:
- composition, fabrication
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-uh-dohr-yukht” /ˈkʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cumadóireachta, na cumadóireachta (e.g. ceardlann chumadóireachta, composition workshop)
What does “cumadóireacht” mean?
“Cumadóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- composition
- The act or art of composing, especially music, poetry or other creative work.Also: composing, songwriting, creative writing.
1 other meaning: fabrication
- 2fabrication
- Making things up or inventing stories that are not true.Also: invention, making things up, lying.
Other Irish words for composition: aiste (essay), cumadh (composition), ceapadóireacht (composition)
“Cumadóireacht” with the article
Here is cumadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cumadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cumadóireacht, the Irish word for composition.
Other nouns in Irish
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Composition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for composition?
The Irish for composition is cumadóireacht (pronounced “KUM-uh-dohr-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fabrication.
How do you pronounce cumadóireacht in Irish?
Cumadóireacht is said like “KUM-uh-dohr-yukht” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cumadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cumadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cumadóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cumadóireacht can mean composition or fabrication, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cumadóireacht change to chumadóireacht or gcumadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumadóireacht becomes mo chumadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cumadóireacht and cumadh?
Cumadh is the verbal noun of cum, meaning composing or forming in general, while cumadóireacht is the activity or craft of composing, as done by a cumadóir. Cumadóireacht can also mean fabrication, as in 'Níl ann ach cumadóireacht'.
