HeyRuaHow to say “cooperation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhoibriú
- English:
- cooperation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhoibrigh, to cooperate (ag comhoibriú, cooperating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-IB-roo” /ˌkoːˈɪbʲɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- comhoibrithe, an chomhoibrithe (e.g. spiorad an chomhoibrithe, the spirit of cooperation)
What does “comhoibriú” mean?
- cooperation
- Working together with others towards a shared aim; it is the verbal noun of the verb comhoibrigh.Also: collaboration, working together, co-operating.
Other Irish words for cooperation: comhar (cooperation), comhobair (cooperation)
“Comhoibriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhoibriú means cooperating: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhoibrigh (to cooperate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhoibriú” with the article
Here is comhoibriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhoibriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhoibriú, 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 comhoibriú (pronounced “koh-IB-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhoibriú in Irish?
Comhoibriú is said like “koh-IB-roo” (IPA /ˌkoːˈɪbʲɾʲuː/).
Does comhoibriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhoibriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhoibriú change to chomhoibriú or gcomhoibriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhoibriú becomes mo chomhoibriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhoibriú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhoibriú and comhar?
Comhoibriú is the general word for cooperation, the verbal noun of comhoibrigh, while comhar suggests mutual help or partnership, as in 'i gcomhar le' (in partnership with).
