HeyRuaHow to say “congratulations” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhghairdeas
- English:
- congratulations
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-GAWR-jus” /ˌkoːˈɣaːɾʲdʲəs/
- Genitive singular:
- comhghairdis, an chomhghairdis (e.g. cárta comhghairdis, congratulations card)
What does “comhghairdeas” mean?
- congratulations
- An expression of pleasure at someone's success, good fortune or happy occasion.Also: congratulation, felicitation, well done.
“Comhghairdeas” with the article
Here is comhghairdeas after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhghairdeas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhghairdeas, the Irish word for congratulations.
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Phrases with “comhghairdeas”
Congratulations in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for congratulations?
The Irish for congratulations is comhghairdeas (pronounced “koh-GAWR-jus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhghairdeas in Irish?
Comhghairdeas is said like “koh-GAWR-jus” (IPA /ˌkoːˈɣaːɾʲdʲəs/).
Does comhghairdeas have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhghairdeas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhghairdeas change to chomhghairdeas or gcomhghairdeas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhghairdeas becomes mo chomhghairdeas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhghairdeas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'congratulations on' something?
Use 'comhghairdeas leat' with 'as' or 'ar', for example 'Comhghairdeas leat as an bpost nua' or 'Comhghairdeas ar do bhreithlá'.
How do I say 'to congratulate someone'?
Say 'comhghairdeas a dhéanamh le duine', for example 'Rinne mé comhghairdeas leis'.
