HeyRuaHow to say “conspiracy” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchogar
- English:
- conspiracy, confidential talk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khug-ur” /ˈkoːxɔɡəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- comhchogair (conspiracies)
- Genitive singular:
- comhchogair, an chomhchogair (e.g. teoiric an chomhchogair, the conspiracy theory)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchogar, na gcomhchogar (e.g. scéalta na gcomhchogar, the conspiracy stories)
What does “comhchogar” mean?
“Comhchogar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- conspiracy
- A secret plan made by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal together.Also: plot, collusion, secret agreement.
1 other meaning: confidential talk
- 2confidential talk
- A whispered or private consultation between people.Also: whispering, private consultation.
“Comhchogar” with the article
The plural of conspiracy in Irish is comhchogair. Here is comhchogar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhchogar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchogar, the Irish word for conspiracy.
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Conspiracy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conspiracy?
The Irish for conspiracy is comhchogar (pronounced “KOH-khug-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhchogair. Depending on context it can also mean confidential talk.
How do you pronounce comhchogar in Irish?
Comhchogar is said like “KOH-khug-ur” (IPA /ˈkoːxɔɡəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of conspiracy in Irish?
The plural of comhchogar is comhchogair; with the article, na comhchogair means “the conspiracies”. The genitive plural is comhchogar, as in scéalta na gcomhchogar (the conspiracy stories).
Does comhchogar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhchogar can mean conspiracy or confidential talk, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhchogar change to chomhchogar or gcomhchogar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchogar becomes mo chomhchogar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchogar (eclipsis).
How do you say 'conspiracy theory' in Irish?
The usual term is 'teoiric chomhchogair', with the genitive lenited after the feminine noun 'teoiric'.
