HeyRuaHow to say “correlation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhghaol
- English:
- correlation, kinship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ghweel” /ˈkoːɣiːlˠ/
- Plural:
- comhghaolta (correlations)
- Genitive singular:
- comhghaoil, an chomhghaoil (e.g. comhéifeacht an chomhghaoil, the correlation coefficient)
- Genitive plural:
- comhghaolta, na gcomhghaolta (e.g. anailís na gcomhghaolta, the analysis of the correlations)
What does “comhghaol” mean?
“Comhghaol” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- correlation
- A mutual relationship or connection between two things, especially one where a change in one goes with a change in the other.Also: mutual relationship, interrelation, correlate.
1 other meaning: kinship
- 2kinship
- A family relationship between people, being related to one another.Also: relationship, relation.
“Comhghaol” with the article
The plural of correlation in Irish is comhghaolta. Here is comhghaol after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhghaol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhghaol, the Irish word for correlation.
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Correlation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for correlation?
The Irish for correlation is comhghaol (pronounced “KOH-ghweel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhghaolta. Depending on context it can also mean kinship.
How do you pronounce comhghaol in Irish?
Comhghaol is said like “KOH-ghweel” (IPA /ˈkoːɣiːlˠ/).
What is the plural of correlation in Irish?
The plural of comhghaol is comhghaolta; with the article, na comhghaolta means “the correlations”. The genitive plural is comhghaolta, as in anailís na gcomhghaolta (the analysis of the correlations).
Does comhghaol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhghaol can mean correlation or kinship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhghaol change to chomhghaol or gcomhghaol?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhghaol becomes mo chomhghaol (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhghaol (eclipsis).
How is comhghaol different from gaol?
Gaol is the everyday word for a relationship or relative, while comhghaol stresses a mutual or reciprocal link and is used especially for statistical correlation.
