HeyRuaHow to say “conspiracy” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhcheilg
- English:
- conspiracy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khel-ig” /ˈkoːˌçɛlʲəgʲ/
- Plural:
- comhchealga (conspiracies)
- Genitive singular:
- comhcheilge, na comhcheilge (e.g. lucht na comhcheilge, the conspirators)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchealg, na gcomhchealg (e.g. teoiricí na gcomhchealg, conspiracy theories)
What does “comhcheilg” mean?
- conspiracy
- A secret plan made by a group of people to do something harmful or unlawful.Also: plot, collusion, intrigue.
“Comhcheilg” with the article
The plural of conspiracy in Irish is comhchealga. Here is comhcheilg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhcheilg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhcheilg, 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 comhcheilg (pronounced “KOH-khel-ig”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhchealga.
How do you pronounce comhcheilg in Irish?
Comhcheilg is said like “KOH-khel-ig” (IPA /ˈkoːˌçɛlʲəgʲ/).
What is the plural of conspiracy in Irish?
The plural of comhcheilg is comhchealga; with the article, na comhchealga means “the conspiracies”. The genitive plural is comhchealg, as in teoiricí na gcomhchealg (conspiracy theories).
Why does comhcheilg change to chomhcheilg or gcomhcheilg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhcheilg becomes mo chomhcheilg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhcheilg (eclipsis).
How do you say 'conspiracy theory' in Irish?
The usual term is 'teoiric chomhcheilge', using the genitive of comhcheilg.
What is the root of comhcheilg?
It combines 'comh-' (joint) with 'cealg' (deceit, sting), so it literally means joint deceit.
