HeyRuaHow to say “conversion” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhshó
- English:
- conversion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhshóigh, to convert (ag comhshó, converting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hoe” /ˈkoːhoː/
- Genitive singular:
- comhshó, an chomhshó (e.g. ráta comhshó, conversion rate)
What does “comhshó” mean?
- conversion
- The act of changing something from one form, unit or system into another, the verbal noun of 'comhshóigh' (convert).Also: converting, transformation.
“Comhshó” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhshó means converting: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhshóigh (to convert). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhshó” with the article
Here is comhshó after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhshó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhshó, the Irish word for conversion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Conversion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conversion?
The Irish for conversion is comhshó (pronounced “KOH-hoe”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhshó in Irish?
Comhshó is said like “KOH-hoe” (IPA /ˈkoːhoː/).
Does comhshó have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhshó in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhshó change to chomhshó or gcomhshó?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhshó becomes mo chomhshó (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhshó (eclipsis).
Is 'comhshó' used for religious conversion?
No, for religious conversion Irish normally uses 'iompú' or 'athrú creidimh'; 'comhshó' is for technical conversion of units, currency, data or energy.
