Consistency in Irish (Comhsheasmhacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for consistency?

The Irish for consistency is comhsheasmhacht (pronounced “KOH-hyas-vukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “consistency” in Irish

Irish:: comhsheasmhacht
English:: consistency
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-hyas-vukht” /ˈkoːˌhasˠəwəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhsheasmhachta, na comhsheasmhachta (e.g. easpa comhsheasmhachta, lack of consistency)

What does “comhsheasmhacht” mean?

consistency: The quality of always behaving, happening or being done in the same way, or of agreeing with itself without contradiction.Also: consistence, coherence, uniformity.

“Comhsheasmhacht” with the article

Here is comhsheasmhacht after the article (an t-alt).

an chomhsheasmhacht

the consistency

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Comhsheasmhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhsheasmhacht, the Irish word for consistency.

Tá comhsheasmhacht tábhachtach i gcúrsaí oideachais.

Consistency is important in education.

Níl aon chomhsheasmhacht ina chuid argóintí.

There is no consistency in his arguments.

Theastaigh comhsheasmhacht ón mbainisteoir san fhoireann.

The manager wanted consistency in the team.

Cuireann easpa comhsheasmhachta mearbhall ar dhaoine.

A lack of consistency confuses people.

Is í an chomhsheasmhacht an rud is deacra.

Consistency is the hardest thing.

Ba cheart comhsheasmhacht a chinntiú sa litriú.

Consistency should be ensured in the spelling.

Mhol an múinteoir comhsheasmhacht na hoibre.

The teacher praised the consistency of the work.

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Consistency in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for consistency?

The Irish for consistency is comhsheasmhacht (pronounced “KOH-hyas-vukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce comhsheasmhacht in Irish?

Comhsheasmhacht is said like “KOH-hyas-vukht” (IPA /ˈkoːˌhasˠəwəxt̪ˠ/).

Does comhsheasmhacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for comhsheasmhacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does comhsheasmhacht change to chomhsheasmhacht or gcomhsheasmhacht?

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

How is comhsheasmhacht different from seasmhacht?

Seasmhacht means steadiness or stability, while comhsheasmhacht means consistency, things agreeing or staying the same throughout.

Consistency in Irish (Comhsheasmhacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage