HeyRuaHow to say “coordinating” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhordaitheach
- English:
- coordinating, coordinate
- Word type:
- adjective
- More coordinating:
- níos comhordaithí
- Most coordinating:
- is comhordaithí
- Plural:
- comhordaitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-or-dih-hukh” /ˈkoːɔɾˠd̪ˠəhəx/
What does “comhordaitheach” mean?
“Comhordaitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- coordinating
- Describes something that brings different parts or people together so they work in an organised way.Also: coordinative, coordinated.
1 other meaning: coordinate
- 2coordinate
- In grammar, describes words or clauses of equal rank joined together.Also: coordinating, coordinative.
“Comhordaitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhordaitheach after coiste (committee, masculine), after oifig (office, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: oifig chomhordaitheach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: coiste comhordaitheach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhordaitheacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: oifigí comhordaitheacha.
More coordinating, most coordinating, very coordinating
Tá an plean nua níos comhordaithí ná an seancheann. The new plan is more coordinated than the old one.
| more coordinating | níos comhordaithí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhordaithí |
|---|---|---|
| most coordinating | is comhordaithí | in the past tense: ba chomhordaithí |
| as coordinating as | chomh comhordaitheach le | no change after chomh |
| very coordinating | an-chomhordaitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too coordinating | róchomhordaitheach | ró- lenites |
“Comhordaitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Coordinating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coordinating?
The Irish for coordinating is comhordaitheach (pronounced “KOH-or-dih-hukh”). It comes after the noun: coiste comhordaitheach, a coordinating committee; oifig chomhordaitheach, a coordinating office.
How do you say more coordinating and most coordinating in Irish?
níos comhordaithí is more coordinating and is comhordaithí is most coordinating. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhordaithí and ba chomhordaithí.
Why does comhordaitheach become chomhordaitheach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oifig chomhordaitheach (a coordinating office) but coiste comhordaitheach (a coordinating committee), because coiste is masculine.
What is the plural of comhordaitheach?
With a plural noun comhordaitheach becomes comhordaitheacha: coistí comhordaitheacha, oifigí comhordaitheacha.
How do you say very coordinating in Irish?
an-chomhordaitheach. Too coordinating is róchomhordaitheach, and as coordinating as is chomh comhordaitheach le.
Does comhordaitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhordaitheach can mean coordinating or coordinate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'comhordaitheach' and 'comhordaithe'?
'Comhordaitheach' means coordinating, doing the coordinating, while 'comhordaithe' is the past participle meaning coordinated, already organised.
