Contour in Irish (Comhrian): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for contour?

The Irish for contour is comhrian (pronounced “KOH-ree-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhrianta. Depending on context it can also mean corresponding course.

Q: What is the plural of contour in Irish?

The plural of comhrian is comhrianta; with the article, na comhrianta means “the contours”. The genitive plural is comhrianta, as in léarscáil comhrianta (contour map).

Q: Does comhrian have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhrian can mean contour or corresponding course, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “contour” in Irish

Irish:: comhrian
English:: contour, corresponding course
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KOH-ree-un” /ˈkoːɾʲiən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: comhrianta (contours)
Genitive singular:: comhriain, an chomhriain (e.g. airde an chomhriain, height of the contour)
Genitive plural:: comhrianta, na gcomhrianta (e.g. léarscáil comhrianta, contour map)

What does “comhrian” mean?

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

contour: A line on a map joining points of equal height, or the outline of a shape.Also: contour line, outline.

1 other meaning: corresponding course

2corresponding course: A parallel or corresponding course or line followed alongside another.Also: parallel course.

“Comhrian” with the article

The plural of contour in Irish is comhrianta. Here is comhrian after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an comhrian

the contour

No change after an

na comhrianta

the contours

Plural: no change after na

“Comhrian” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhrian, the Irish word for contour.

Taispeánann gach comhrian airde ar leith.

Each contour shows a particular height.

Lean an comhrian timpeall an chnoic.

Follow the contour around the hill.

Tá na comhrianta an-ghar dá chéile anseo.

The contours are very close together here.

Scríobh airde an chomhriain ar an léarscáil.

Write the height of the contour on the map.

Tá an teach suite ar chomhrian céad méadar.

The house is located on the hundred metre contour.

D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi chomhrianta sa rang tíreolaíochta.

We learned about contours in geography class.

Is léir an sliabh ó na comhrianta.

The mountain is clear from the contours.

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Contour in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for contour?

The Irish for contour is comhrian (pronounced “KOH-ree-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhrianta. Depending on context it can also mean corresponding course.

How do you pronounce comhrian in Irish?

Comhrian is said like “KOH-ree-un” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲiən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of contour in Irish?

The plural of comhrian is comhrianta; with the article, na comhrianta means “the contours”. The genitive plural is comhrianta, as in léarscáil comhrianta (contour map).

Does comhrian have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhrian can mean contour or corresponding course, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhrian change to chomhrian or gcomhrian?

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

What does comhrian mean on a map?

On a map, comhrian means a contour line joining points of the same height. Closely spaced comhrianta show steep ground.

Contour in Irish (Comhrian): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage