HeyRuaHow to say “consultancy” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhairleacht
- English:
- consultancy, consulate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-irl-yukht” /ˈkoːɾʲlʲəxt̪/
- Plural:
- comhairleachtaí (consultancies)
- Genitive singular:
- comhairleachta, na comhairleachta (e.g. táillí na comhairleachta, the consultancy's fees)
- Genitive plural:
- comhairleachtaí, na gcomhairleachtaí (e.g. líon na gcomhairleachtaí, the number of consultancies)
What does “comhairleacht” mean?
“Comhairleacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- consultancy
- A business or service that gives expert professional advice to other organisations.Also: consulting firm, consultancy service, advisory service.
1 other meaning: consulate
- 2consulate
- The office or position of a consul, or the building where a consul works.Also: consulship, consul's office.
“Comhairleacht” with the article
The plural of consultancy in Irish is comhairleachtaí. Here is comhairleacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhairleacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhairleacht, the Irish word for consultancy.
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Consultancy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consultancy?
The Irish for consultancy is comhairleacht (pronounced “KOH-irl-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhairleachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean consulate.
How do you pronounce comhairleacht in Irish?
Comhairleacht is said like “KOH-irl-yukht” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲlʲəxt̪/).
What is the plural of consultancy in Irish?
The plural of comhairleacht is comhairleachtaí; with the article, na comhairleachtaí means “the consultancies”. The genitive plural is comhairleachtaí, as in líon na gcomhairleachtaí (the number of consultancies).
Does comhairleacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhairleacht can mean consultancy or consulate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhairleacht change to chomhairleacht or gcomhairleacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhairleacht becomes mo chomhairleacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhairleacht (eclipsis).
How is 'comhairleacht' different from 'comhairle'?
'Comhairle' means advice or a council, while 'comhairleacht' is a consultancy, a business giving expert advice; the person is a 'comhairleoir'.
