HeyRuaHow to say “conversation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhrá
- English:
- conversation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-raw” /ˈkoːɾˠɑː/
- Plural:
- comhráite (conversations)
- Genitive singular:
- comhrá, an chomhrá (e.g. ábhar an chomhrá, the subject of the conversation)
- Genitive plural:
- comhráite, na gcomhráite (e.g. taifeadadh na gcomhráite, the recording of the conversations)
What does “comhrá” mean?
- conversation
- A talk between two or more people in which they exchange news, ideas or opinions.Also: chat, talk, discussion, dialogue.
“Comhrá” with the article
The plural of conversation in Irish is comhráite. Here is comhrá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhrá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhrá, the Irish word for conversation.
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Conversation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conversation?
The Irish for conversation is comhrá (pronounced “KOH-raw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhráite.
How do you pronounce comhrá in Irish?
Comhrá is said like “KOH-raw” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠɑː/).
What is the plural of conversation in Irish?
The plural of comhrá is comhráite; with the article, na comhráite means “the conversations”. The genitive plural is comhráite, as in taifeadadh na gcomhráite (the recording of the conversations).
Why does comhrá change to chomhrá or gcomhrá?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhrá becomes mo chomhrá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhrá (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhrá and caint?
Comhrá is a conversation between people, while caint is talk or speech in general. You 'have' a chat with 'bhí comhrá agam leis'.
How do I say 'chat room' or 'conversation circle'?
Use seomra comhrá for a chat room and ciorcal comhrá for an Irish conversation group.
