Comrade in Irish (Comrádaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for comrade?

The Irish for comrade is comrádaí (pronounced “KOWM-raw-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comrádaithe. Depending on context it can also mean comrade (political).

Q: What is the plural of comrade in Irish?

The plural of comrádaí is comrádaithe; with the article, na comrádaithe means “the comrades”. The genitive plural is comrádaithe, as in cuimhne na gcomrádaithe (the memory of the comrades).

Q: Does comrádaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comrádaí can mean comrade or comrade (political), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “comrade” in Irish

Irish:: comrádaí
English:: comrade, comrade (political)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KOWM-raw-dee” /ˈkuːmˠɾˠɑːd̪ˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: comrádaithe (comrades)
Genitive singular:: comrádaí, an chomrádaí (e.g. teach an chomrádaí, the comrade's house)
Genitive plural:: comrádaithe, na gcomrádaithe (e.g. cuimhne na gcomrádaithe, the memory of the comrades)

What does “comrádaí” mean?

“Comrádaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

comrade: A companion or friend who shares your activities, work or experiences.Also: companion, mate, pal, fellow.

1 other meaning: comrade (political)

2comrade (political): A fellow member of a socialist or communist movement, also used as a title.Also: comrade, fellow socialist, party comrade.

Other Irish words for comrade: compánach (companion)

“Comrádaí” with the article

The plural of comrade in Irish is comrádaithe. Here is comrádaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an comrádaí

the comrade

No change after an

na comrádaithe

the comrades

Plural: no change after na

“Comrádaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comrádaí, the Irish word for comrade.

Is comrádaí maith é Seán.

Seán is a good mate.

Tháinig an comrádaí ar ais ón gcogadh.

The comrade came back from the war.

Bhí mé ag caint le mo chomrádaí inné.

I was talking to my pal yesterday.

Chaill sé a chomrádaithe go léir sa chath.

He lost all his comrades in the battle.

Ba é ainm an chomrádaí sin Pádraig.

That comrade's name was Pádraig.

Bhuail na comrádaithe le chéile sa teach tábhairne.

The comrades met in the pub.

Bhí sé ina chomrádaí agam ar scoil.

He was a pal of mine at school.

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Comrade in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for comrade?

The Irish for comrade is comrádaí (pronounced “KOWM-raw-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comrádaithe. Depending on context it can also mean comrade (political).

How do you pronounce comrádaí in Irish?

Comrádaí is said like “KOWM-raw-dee” (IPA /ˈkuːmˠɾˠɑːd̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of comrade in Irish?

The plural of comrádaí is comrádaithe; with the article, na comrádaithe means “the comrades”. The genitive plural is comrádaithe, as in cuimhne na gcomrádaithe (the memory of the comrades).

Does comrádaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comrádaí can mean comrade or comrade (political), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comrádaí change to chomrádaí or gcomrádaí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comrádaí becomes mo chomrádaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomrádaí (eclipsis).

What is the difference between comrádaí and cara?

Cara is a general word for friend, while comrádaí suggests a companion who shares work, hardship or a cause with you. Comrádaíocht means comradeship.

Comrade in Irish (Comrádaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage