HeyRuaHow to say “consistent” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhsheasmhach
- English:
- consistent, compatible
- Word type:
- adjective
- More consistent:
- níos comhsheasmhaí
- Most consistent:
- is comhsheasmhaí
- Plural:
- comhsheasmhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hass-vukh” /ˈkoːhasvəx/
What does “comhsheasmhach” mean?
“Comhsheasmhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- consistent
- Staying the same in standard, behaviour or reasoning over time, without contradiction.Also: constant, uniform, coherent.
1 other meaning: compatible
- 2compatible
- Able to exist or work together with something else without conflict.Also: in keeping, in line.
“Comhsheasmhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhsheasmhach after fear (man, masculine), after straitéis (strategy, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: straitéis chomhsheasmhach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear comhsheasmhach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhsheasmhacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir chomhsheasmhacha; after other plurals it does not: straitéisí comhsheasmhacha.
More consistent, most consistent, very consistent
Tá a cuid oibre níos comhsheasmhaí anois. Her work is more consistent now.
| more consistent | níos comhsheasmhaí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhsheasmhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most consistent | is comhsheasmhaí | in the past tense: ba chomhsheasmhaí |
| as consistent as | chomh comhsheasmhach le | no change after chomh |
| very consistent | an-chomhsheasmhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too consistent | róchomhsheasmhach | ró- lenites |
“Comhsheasmhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Consistent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consistent?
The Irish for consistent is comhsheasmhach (pronounced “KOH-hass-vukh”). It comes after the noun: fear comhsheasmhach, a consistent man; straitéis chomhsheasmhach, a consistent strategy.
How do you say more consistent and most consistent in Irish?
níos comhsheasmhaí is more consistent and is comhsheasmhaí is most consistent. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhsheasmhaí and ba chomhsheasmhaí.
Why does comhsheasmhach become chomhsheasmhach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So straitéis chomhsheasmhach (a consistent strategy) but fear comhsheasmhach (a consistent man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of comhsheasmhach?
With a plural noun comhsheasmhach becomes comhsheasmhacha: fir chomhsheasmhacha, straitéisí comhsheasmhacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very consistent in Irish?
an-chomhsheasmhach. Too consistent is róchomhsheasmhach, and as consistent as is chomh comhsheasmhach le.
Does comhsheasmhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhsheasmhach can mean consistent or compatible, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition follows comhsheasmhach?
Use 'le' for 'consistent with': 'comhsheasmhach leis an dlí', consistent with the law.
How does it differ from seasmhach?
'Seasmhach' means steady or stable, while 'comhsheasmhach' stresses consistency or agreement between things.
