HeyRuaHow to say “consciousness” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhfhios
- English:
- consciousness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-iss” /ˈkoːɪsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhfheasa, an chomhfheasa (e.g. staid an chomhfheasa, the state of consciousness)
What does “comhfhios” mean?
- consciousness
- The state of being aware of oneself and one's surroundings, or shared awareness of something.Also: awareness, conscious knowledge.
Other Irish words for consciousness: feasacht (awareness)
“Comhfhios” with the article
Here is comhfhios after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhfhios” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhfhios, the Irish word for consciousness.
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Consciousness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consciousness?
The Irish for consciousness is comhfhios (pronounced “KOH-iss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhfhios in Irish?
Comhfhios is said like “KOH-iss” (IPA /ˈkoːɪsˠ/).
Does comhfhios have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhfhios in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhfhios change to chomhfhios or gcomhfhios?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhfhios becomes mo chomhfhios (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhfhios (eclipsis).
Is 'comhfhios' the same as 'coinsias'?
No. 'Comhfhios' means consciousness or awareness, while 'coinsias' means conscience, the moral sense of right and wrong.
