HeyRuaHow to say “correspondence” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhfhreagracht
- English:
- correspondence, symmetry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ar-uh-grakht” /ˈkoːɾˠəɡɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- comhfhreagrachtaí (correspondences)
- Genitive singular:
- comhfhreagrachta, na comhfhreagrachta (e.g. easpa comhfhreagrachta, lack of correspondence)
- Genitive plural:
- comhfhreagrachtaí, na gcomhfhreagrachtaí (e.g. anailís na gcomhfhreagrachtaí, the analysis of correspondences)
What does “comhfhreagracht” mean?
“Comhfhreagracht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- correspondence
- The state of matching or corresponding to something else; agreement or equivalence between two things.Also: equivalence, agreement, match.
1 other meaning: symmetry
- 2symmetry
- A balanced arrangement in which the parts on each side correspond to one another.Also: balance, proportion.
“Comhfhreagracht” with the article
The plural of correspondence in Irish is comhfhreagrachtaí. Here is comhfhreagracht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhfhreagracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhfhreagracht, the Irish word for correspondence.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Correspondence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for correspondence?
The Irish for correspondence is comhfhreagracht (pronounced “KOH-ar-uh-grakht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhfhreagrachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean symmetry.
How do you pronounce comhfhreagracht in Irish?
Comhfhreagracht is said like “KOH-ar-uh-grakht” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠəɡɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of correspondence in Irish?
The plural of comhfhreagracht is comhfhreagrachtaí; with the article, na comhfhreagrachtaí means “the correspondences”. The genitive plural is comhfhreagrachtaí, as in anailís na gcomhfhreagrachtaí (the analysis of correspondences).
Does comhfhreagracht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhfhreagracht can mean correspondence or symmetry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhfhreagracht change to chomhfhreagracht or gcomhfhreagracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhfhreagracht becomes mo chomhfhreagracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhfhreagracht (eclipsis).
Is comhfhreagracht the word for letters sent between people?
No, letter correspondence is comhfhreagras; comhfhreagracht means correspondence in the sense of matching or equivalence.
