HeyRuaHow to say “compromise” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhghéilleadh
- English:
- compromise
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-YAYL-uh” /ˈkoːˌjeːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- comhghéillte, an chomhghéillte (e.g. spiorad an chomhghéillte, the spirit of compromise)
What does “comhghéilleadh” mean?
- compromise
- An agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wants; it is the verbal noun of the verb comhghéill, to compromise.Also: concession, mutual concession, give and take.
Other Irish words for compromise: comhréiteach (compromise)
“Comhghéilleadh” with the article
Here is comhghéilleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhghéilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhghéilleadh, the Irish word for compromise.
Other nouns in Irish
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Compromise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compromise?
The Irish for compromise is comhghéilleadh (pronounced “koh-YAYL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhghéilleadh in Irish?
Comhghéilleadh is said like “koh-YAYL-uh” (IPA /ˈkoːˌjeːlʲə/).
Does comhghéilleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhghéilleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhghéilleadh change to chomhghéilleadh or gcomhghéilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhghéilleadh becomes mo chomhghéilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhghéilleadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhghéilleadh and comhréiteach?
Both can mean compromise; comhréiteach is the more common everyday word for a settlement, while comhghéilleadh stresses mutual giving way, the verbal noun of comhghéill.
