HeyRuaHow to say “compromise” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhréiteach
- English:
- compromise
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhréitigh, to compromise (ag comhréiteach, compromising)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ray-tyukh” /ˈkoːɾʲeːtʲəx/
- Plural:
- comhréitigh (compromises)
- Genitive singular:
- comhréitigh, an chomhréitigh (e.g. téarmaí an chomhréitigh, the terms of the compromise)
- Genitive plural:
- comhréiteach, na gcomhréiteach (e.g. téarmaí na gcomhréiteach, the terms of the compromises)
What does “comhréiteach” mean?
- compromise
- An agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wanted in order to settle a dispute.Also: settlement, accommodation, agreement.
“Comhréiteach” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhréiteach means compromising: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhréitigh (to compromise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhréiteach” with the article
The plural of compromise in Irish is comhréitigh. Here is comhréiteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhréiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhréiteach, the Irish word for compromise.
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Compromise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compromise?
The Irish for compromise is comhréiteach (pronounced “KOH-ray-tyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhréitigh.
How do you pronounce comhréiteach in Irish?
Comhréiteach is said like “KOH-ray-tyukh” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲeːtʲəx/).
What is the plural of compromise in Irish?
The plural of comhréiteach is comhréitigh; with the article, na comhréitigh means “the compromises”. The genitive plural is comhréiteach, as in téarmaí na gcomhréiteach (the terms of the compromises).
Why does comhréiteach change to chomhréiteach or gcomhréiteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhréiteach becomes mo chomhréiteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhréiteach (eclipsis).
How is 'comhréiteach' related to 'réiteach'?
'Réiteach' means a solution or settlement, and the prefix 'comh-' (together) gives 'comhréiteach', a mutual settlement or compromise.
How do I say 'to reach a compromise'?
Say 'teacht ar chomhréiteach', for example 'Tháinig siad ar chomhréiteach'.
