HeyRuaHow to say “conglomerate” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhcheirtleán
- English:
- conglomerate, conglomeration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hyert-lawn” /ˈkoːˌçɛɾʲtʲlʲaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- comhcheirtleáin (conglomerates)
- Genitive singular:
- comhcheirtleáin, an chomhcheirtleáin (e.g. sraith an chomhcheirtleáin, the layer of conglomerate)
- Genitive plural:
- comhcheirtleán, na gcomhcheirtleán (e.g. cruthú na gcomhcheirtleán, the formation of the conglomerates)
What does “comhcheirtleán” mean?
“Comhcheirtleán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- conglomerate
- In geology, a rock made of rounded pebbles and stones cemented together in a finer material.Also: conglomerate rock, pudding stone.
1 other meaning: conglomeration
- 2conglomeration
- A mass of different things bunched or gathered together into one lump.Also: cluster, mass, agglomeration.
“Comhcheirtleán” with the article
The plural of conglomerate in Irish is comhcheirtleáin. Here is comhcheirtleán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhcheirtleán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhcheirtleán, the Irish word for conglomerate.
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Conglomerate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conglomerate?
The Irish for conglomerate is comhcheirtleán (pronounced “KOH-hyert-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhcheirtleáin. Depending on context it can also mean conglomeration.
How do you pronounce comhcheirtleán in Irish?
Comhcheirtleán is said like “KOH-hyert-lawn” (IPA /ˈkoːˌçɛɾʲtʲlʲaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of conglomerate in Irish?
The plural of comhcheirtleán is comhcheirtleáin; with the article, na comhcheirtleáin means “the conglomerates”. The genitive plural is comhcheirtleán, as in cruthú na gcomhcheirtleán (the formation of the conglomerates).
Does comhcheirtleán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhcheirtleán can mean conglomerate or conglomeration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhcheirtleán change to chomhcheirtleán or gcomhcheirtleán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhcheirtleán becomes mo chomhcheirtleán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhcheirtleán (eclipsis).
How is 'comhcheirtleán' related to 'ceirtleán'?
It is formed from 'comh-' (together) and 'ceirtleán' (a ball of yarn), describing many stones balled together, which is why it is the geological term for conglomerate.
Is 'comhcheirtleán' used for a ball of wool?
No, a ball of wool or yarn is 'ceirtleán'; 'comhcheirtleán' is mainly a technical word for conglomerate rock.
