HeyRuaHow to say “contemporary” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhaois
- English:
- contemporary, same age
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-eesh” /ˈkoːiːʃ/
- Plural:
- comhaoiseanna (contemporaries)
- Genitive singular:
- comhaoise, na comhaoise (e.g. cara comhaoise, a friend of the same age)
- Genitive plural:
- comhaoiseanna, na gcomhaoiseanna (e.g. cairdeas na gcomhaoiseanna, the friendship of the contemporaries)
What does “comhaois” mean?
“Comhaois” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- contemporary
- A person of the same age as someone else.Also: peer, coeval, age-mate, person of the same age.
1 other meaning: same age
- 2same age
- The fact of being the same age as someone, as in 'is comhaois iad', 'they are the same age'.Also: equal age.
Other Irish words for contemporary: comhaimseartha (contemporary)
“Comhaois” with the article
The plural of contemporary in Irish is comhaoiseanna. Here is comhaois after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhaois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhaois, the Irish word for contemporary.
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Contemporary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contemporary?
The Irish for contemporary is comhaois (pronounced “KOH-eesh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhaoiseanna. Depending on context it can also mean same age.
How do you pronounce comhaois in Irish?
Comhaois is said like “KOH-eesh” (IPA /ˈkoːiːʃ/).
What is the plural of contemporary in Irish?
The plural of comhaois is comhaoiseanna; with the article, na comhaoiseanna means “the contemporaries”. The genitive plural is comhaoiseanna, as in cairdeas na gcomhaoiseanna (the friendship of the contemporaries).
Does comhaois have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhaois can mean contemporary or same age, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhaois change to chomhaois or gcomhaois?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhaois becomes mo chomhaois (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhaois (eclipsis).
How do I say 'we are the same age' using comhaois?
Say 'Is comhaois sinn' or 'Is comhaoiseanna sinn'; you can also say 'Táimid ar comhaois'.
