HeyRuaHow to say “cooperation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhobair
- English:
- cooperation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ob-ir” /ˈkoːˌobˠəɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhoibre, na comhoibre (e.g. spiorad na comhoibre, the spirit of cooperation)
What does “comhobair” mean?
- cooperation
- Working together with others towards a shared aim.Also: collaboration, joint work, teamwork.
Other Irish words for cooperation: comhar (cooperation), comhoibriú (cooperation)
“Comhobair” with the article
Here is comhobair after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhobair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhobair, the Irish word for cooperation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cooperation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cooperation?
The Irish for cooperation is comhobair (pronounced “KOH-ob-ir”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce comhobair in Irish?
Comhobair is said like “KOH-ob-ir” (IPA /ˈkoːˌobˠəɾʲ/).
Does comhobair have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhobair in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhobair change to chomhobair or gcomhobair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhobair becomes mo chomhobair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhobair (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhobair and comhoibriú?
Comhobair is the noun 'cooperation, joint work', while comhoibriú is the verbal noun of comhoibrigh, 'cooperating'. Both are often used for cooperation, e.g. comhoibriú idir tíortha.
