Contemporary in Irish (Comhaimsir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for contemporary?

The Irish for contemporary is comhaimsir (pronounced “KOH-am-shir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhaimsirí. Depending on context it can also mean same period.

Q: What is the plural of contemporary in Irish?

The plural of comhaimsir is comhaimsirí; with the article, na comhaimsirí means “the contemporaries”. The genitive plural is comhaimsirí, as in tuairimí a chomhaimsirí (the opinions of his contemporaries).

Q: Does comhaimsir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhaimsir can mean contemporary or same period, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “contemporary” in Irish

Irish:: comhaimsir
English:: contemporary, same period
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-am-shir” /ˈkoːˌamʲɪʃɪɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: comhaimsirí (contemporaries)
Genitive singular:: comhaimsire, na comhaimsire (e.g. saothar a chomhaimsire, the work of his contemporary)
Genitive plural:: comhaimsirí, na gcomhaimsirí (e.g. tuairimí a chomhaimsirí, the opinions of his contemporaries)

What does “comhaimsir” mean?

“Comhaimsir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

contemporary: A person who lives or lived at the same time as another person.Also: coeval, person of the same time.

1 other meaning: same period

2same period: The same time or age as something else; contemporaneity.Also: contemporaneity, same time.

Other Irish words for contemporary: comhaimseartha (contemporary)

“Comhaimsir” with the article

The plural of contemporary in Irish is comhaimsirí. Here is comhaimsir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chomhaimsir

the contemporary

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na comhaimsirí

the contemporaries

Plural: no change after na

“Comhaimsir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhaimsir, the Irish word for contemporary.

Bhí sé ina chomhaimsir ag Seathrún Céitinn.

He was a contemporary of Geoffrey Keating.

Ní raibh meas ag a chomhaimsirí air.

His contemporaries had no respect for him.

Scríobh comhaimsir de chuid an fhile cuntas air.

A contemporary of the poet wrote an account of him.

Ba í mo chomhaimsir ar scoil í.

She was my contemporary at school.

Bhí an bheirt fhile ina gcomhaimsirí.

The two poets were contemporaries.

Is beag eolas atá againn ar shaol na comhaimsire sin.

We know little about the life of that period.

Mhol comhaimsirí an údair an leabhar go hard.

The author's contemporaries praised the book highly.

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Contemporary in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for contemporary?

The Irish for contemporary is comhaimsir (pronounced “KOH-am-shir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhaimsirí. Depending on context it can also mean same period.

How do you pronounce comhaimsir in Irish?

Comhaimsir is said like “KOH-am-shir” (IPA /ˈkoːˌamʲɪʃɪɾʲ/).

What is the plural of contemporary in Irish?

The plural of comhaimsir is comhaimsirí; with the article, na comhaimsirí means “the contemporaries”. The genitive plural is comhaimsirí, as in tuairimí a chomhaimsirí (the opinions of his contemporaries).

Does comhaimsir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhaimsir can mean contemporary or same period, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhaimsir change to chomhaimsir or gcomhaimsir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhaimsir becomes mo chomhaimsir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhaimsir (eclipsis).

How do I say 'contemporary' as an adjective in Irish?

Use comhaimseartha, as in ceol comhaimseartha 'contemporary music'; comhaimsir is the noun for a person of the same time.

Contemporary in Irish (Comhaimsir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage