HeyRuaHow to say “consultation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchomhairle
- English:
- consultation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khoh-ir-lyeh” /ˈkoːˌxoːɾˠl̠ʲə/
- Plural:
- comhchomhairlí (consultations)
- Genitive singular:
- comhchomhairle, na comhchomhairle (e.g. tréimhse na comhchomhairle, the consultation period)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchomhairlí, na gcomhchomhairlí (e.g. torthaí na gcomhchomhairlí, the results of the consultations)
What does “comhchomhairle” mean?
- consultation
- A discussion in which people seek and exchange advice or opinions with each other before deciding something.Also: conference, mutual counsel, deliberation.
“Comhchomhairle” with the article
The plural of consultation in Irish is comhchomhairlí. Here is comhchomhairle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhchomhairle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchomhairle, the Irish word for consultation.
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Consultation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consultation?
The Irish for consultation is comhchomhairle (pronounced “KOH-khoh-ir-lyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhchomhairlí.
How do you pronounce comhchomhairle in Irish?
Comhchomhairle is said like “KOH-khoh-ir-lyeh” (IPA /ˈkoːˌxoːɾˠl̠ʲə/).
What is the plural of consultation in Irish?
The plural of comhchomhairle is comhchomhairlí; with the article, na comhchomhairlí means “the consultations”. The genitive plural is comhchomhairlí, as in torthaí na gcomhchomhairlí (the results of the consultations).
Why does comhchomhairle change to chomhchomhairle or gcomhchomhairle?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchomhairle becomes mo chomhchomhairle (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchomhairle (eclipsis).
How is comhchomhairle different from comhairle?
Comhairle is advice or a council, while comhchomhairle is mutual consultation between parties. For a formal consultation process you will also see comhairliúchán.
