HeyRuaHow to say “converse” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinbhéarta
- English:
- converse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-vay-ur-tuh” /ˈkɪnʲvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- coinbhéarta, an choinbhéarta (e.g. fírinne an choinbhéarta, the truth of the converse)
What does “coinbhéarta” mean?
- converse
- In logic or mathematics, a statement formed by reversing the order of the parts of another statement, for example its hypothesis and conclusion.Also: converse statement, reverse proposition.
“Coinbhéarta” with the article
Here is coinbhéarta after the article (an t-alt).
“Coinbhéarta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinbhéarta, the Irish word for converse.
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Converse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for converse?
The Irish for converse is coinbhéarta (pronounced “KUN-vay-ur-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce coinbhéarta in Irish?
Coinbhéarta is said like “KUN-vay-ur-tuh” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲvʲeːɾˠt̪ˠə/).
Does coinbhéarta have a plural?
No plural form is given for coinbhéarta in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coinbhéarta change to choinbhéarta or gcoinbhéarta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinbhéarta becomes mo choinbhéarta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinbhéarta (eclipsis).
Is 'coinbhéarta' the same as 'contrártha'?
No. 'Coinbhéarta' is the technical term for the converse of a statement in logic or maths, while 'contrártha' is an adjective meaning contrary or opposite.
