HeyRuaHow to say “compression” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhbhrú
- English:
- compression
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhbhrúigh, to compress (ag comhbhrú, compressing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-vroo” /ˈkoːvˠɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- comhbhrúite, an chomhbhrúite (e.g. ráta comhbhrúite, rate of compression)
What does “comhbhrú” mean?
- compression
- The act of pressing something together so that it takes up less space; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'comhbhrúigh'.Also: compressing, pressing together, squeezing.
“Comhbhrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhbhrú means compressing: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhbhrúigh (to compress). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhbhrú” with the article
Here is comhbhrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhbhrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhbhrú, the Irish word for compression.
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Compression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compression?
The Irish for compression is comhbhrú (pronounced “KOH-vroo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhbhrú in Irish?
Comhbhrú is said like “KOH-vroo” (IPA /ˈkoːvˠɾˠuː/).
Does comhbhrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhbhrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhbhrú change to chomhbhrú or gcomhbhrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhbhrú becomes mo chomhbhrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhbhrú (eclipsis).
How is 'comhbhrú' different from 'brú'?
'Brú' is pressure or pushing in general, while 'comhbhrú' means compression, pressing something together into a smaller space.
