Cooperation in Irish (Comhar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for cooperation?

The Irish for cooperation is comhar (pronounced “koh-ur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean partnership.

Q: Does comhar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhar can mean cooperation or partnership, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “cooperation” in Irish

Irish:: comhar
English:: cooperation, partnership
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “koh-ur” /koːɾˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhair, an chomhair (e.g. spiorad an chomhair, the spirit of cooperation)

What does “comhar” mean?

“Comhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

cooperation: Working together with others for a shared purpose, or mutual help between people.Also: mutual assistance, collaboration, teamwork, joint work.

1 other meaning: partnership

2partnership: An arrangement where people join together in work or business, as in 'i gcomhar le' (in partnership with).Also: alliance, association, joint venture.

Other Irish words for cooperation: comhoibriú (cooperation), comhobair (cooperation)

“Comhar” with the article

Here is comhar after the article (an t-alt).

an comhar

the cooperation

No change after an

“Comhar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhar, the Irish word for cooperation.

Tá comhar maith idir an dá scoil.

There is good cooperation between the two schools.

Rinneamar an obair i gcomhar lena chéile.

We did the work together.

Bhunaigh sí an comhlacht i gcomhar lena deartháir.

She set up the company in partnership with her brother.

Tá an plean ceaptha chun comhar a chothú.

The plan is designed to promote cooperation.

Ba bhreá liom níos mó comhair sa cheantar.

I would love more cooperation in the area.

Bhí an comhar idir na feirmeoirí an-láidir fadó.

The cooperation between farmers was very strong long ago.

Gan comhar ní éireoidh linn.

Without cooperation we won't succeed.

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Cooperation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cooperation?

The Irish for cooperation is comhar (pronounced “koh-ur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean partnership.

How do you pronounce comhar in Irish?

Comhar is said like “koh-ur” (IPA /koːɾˠ/).

Does comhar have a plural?

No plural form is given for comhar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does comhar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhar can mean cooperation or partnership, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhar change to chomhar or gcomhar?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhar becomes mo chomhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhar (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'comhar' and 'meitheal'?

'Comhar' is general cooperation or mutual help, while 'meitheal' is a specific group of neighbours gathered to do a job together, such as harvesting.

How do I say 'in partnership with'?

Use 'i gcomhar le', for example 'i gcomhar leis an gcomhairle', in partnership with the council.

Cooperation in Irish (Comhar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage