HeyRuaHow to say “coordinate” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhordanáid
- English:
- coordinate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-or-dun-awj” /ˈkoːˌoɾˠd̪ˠən̪ˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- comhordanáidí (coordinates)
- Genitive singular:
- comhordanáide, na comhordanáide (e.g. luach na comhordanáide, the value of the coordinate)
- Genitive plural:
- comhordanáidí, na gcomhordanáidí (e.g. luachanna na gcomhordanáidí, the values of the coordinates)
What does “comhordanáid” mean?
- coordinate
- One of a set of numbers that gives the exact position of a point on a map, graph or grid.Also: coordinates, grid reference, map reference.
“Comhordanáid” with the article
The plural of coordinate in Irish is comhordanáidí. Here is comhordanáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhordanáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhordanáid, the Irish word for coordinate.
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Coordinate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coordinate?
The Irish for coordinate is comhordanáid (pronounced “KOH-or-dun-awj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhordanáidí.
How do you pronounce comhordanáid in Irish?
Comhordanáid is said like “KOH-or-dun-awj” (IPA /ˈkoːˌoɾˠd̪ˠən̪ˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of coordinate in Irish?
The plural of comhordanáid is comhordanáidí; with the article, na comhordanáidí means “the coordinates”. The genitive plural is comhordanáidí, as in luachanna na gcomhordanáidí (the values of the coordinates).
Why does comhordanáid change to chomhordanáid or gcomhordanáid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhordanáid becomes mo chomhordanáid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhordanáid (eclipsis).
Is 'comhordanáid' the same as 'comhordú'?
No. 'Comhordanáid' is a coordinate in maths or on a map, while 'comhordú' means coordination, the act of organising things together.
