HeyRuaHow to say “compression” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhfháscadh
- English:
- compression
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhfháisc, to compress (ag comhfháscadh, compressing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-aws-kuh” /ˈkoːɑːskə/
- Genitive singular:
- comhfháiscthe, an chomhfháiscthe (e.g. ráta comhfháiscthe, compression rate)
What does “comhfháscadh” mean?
- compression
- The act of pressing or squeezing something together so that it takes up less space; verbal noun of the verb comhfháisc.Also: compressing, squeezing together, pressing together.
“Comhfháscadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhfháscadh means compressing: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhfháisc (to compress). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhfháscadh” with the article
Here is comhfháscadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhfháscadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhfháscadh, the Irish word for compression.
Other nouns in Irish
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Compression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compression?
The Irish for compression is comhfháscadh (pronounced “KOH-aws-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhfháscadh in Irish?
Comhfháscadh is said like “KOH-aws-kuh” (IPA /ˈkoːɑːskə/).
Does comhfháscadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhfháscadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhfháscadh change to chomhfháscadh or gcomhfháscadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhfháscadh becomes mo chomhfháscadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhfháscadh (eclipsis).
How is 'comhfháscadh' different from 'fáscadh'?
'Fáscadh' is everyday squeezing or wringing, while 'comhfháscadh' is the technical term for compression, as in physics or computing.
