HeyRuaHow to say “conurbation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchathair
- English:
- conurbation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khah-hir” /ˈkoːˌxahəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- comhchathracha (conurbations)
- Genitive singular:
- comhchathrach, na comhchathrach (e.g. daonra na comhchathrach, population of the conurbation)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchathracha, na gcomhchathracha (e.g. fás na gcomhchathracha, the growth of the conurbations)
What does “comhchathair” mean?
- conurbation
- A large urban area formed where several towns or cities have grown together.Also: metropolitan area, urban agglomeration, metropolis.
“Comhchathair” with the article
The plural of conurbation in Irish is comhchathracha. Here is comhchathair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhchathair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchathair, the Irish word for conurbation.
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Conurbation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conurbation?
The Irish for conurbation is comhchathair (pronounced “KOH-khah-hir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhchathracha.
How do you pronounce comhchathair in Irish?
Comhchathair is said like “KOH-khah-hir” (IPA /ˈkoːˌxahəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of conurbation in Irish?
The plural of comhchathair is comhchathracha; with the article, na comhchathracha means “the conurbations”. The genitive plural is comhchathracha, as in fás na gcomhchathracha (the growth of the conurbations).
Why does comhchathair change to chomhchathair or gcomhchathair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchathair becomes mo chomhchathair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchathair (eclipsis).
How is 'comhchathair' different from 'cathair'?
'Cathair' is a single city, while 'comhchathair' is a conurbation where several towns or cities have merged into one urban area.
