HeyRuaHow to say “corresponding” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhfhreagrach
- English:
- corresponding, correspondent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More corresponding:
- níos comhfhreagraí
- Most corresponding:
- is comhfhreagraí
- Plural:
- comhfhreagracha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ruh-grukh” /ˈkoːɾˠəɡɾˠəx/
What does “comhfhreagrach” mean?
“Comhfhreagrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- corresponding
- Matching or equivalent to something else, especially in position, size or function.Also: equivalent, matching, analogous.
1 other meaning: correspondent
- 2correspondent
- Relating to correspondence or exchange of letters, as in a correspondence course.Also: by correspondence, postal.
“Comhfhreagrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhfhreagrach after cúrsa (course, masculine), after uillinn (elbow, 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: uillinn chomhfhreagrach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: cúrsa comhfhreagrach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhfhreagracha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: uillinneacha comhfhreagracha.
More corresponding, most corresponding, very corresponding
Tá an figiúr seo níos comhfhreagraí ná an ceann eile. This figure corresponds more closely than the other one.
| more corresponding | níos comhfhreagraí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhfhreagraí |
|---|---|---|
| most corresponding | is comhfhreagraí | in the past tense: ba chomhfhreagraí |
| as corresponding as | chomh comhfhreagrach le | no change after chomh |
| very corresponding | an-chomhfhreagrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too corresponding | róchomhfhreagrach | ró- lenites |
“Comhfhreagrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Corresponding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corresponding?
The Irish for corresponding is comhfhreagrach (pronounced “KOH-ruh-grukh”). It comes after the noun: cúrsa comhfhreagrach, a corresponding course; uillinn chomhfhreagrach, a corresponding elbow.
How do you say more corresponding and most corresponding in Irish?
níos comhfhreagraí is more corresponding and is comhfhreagraí is most corresponding. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhfhreagraí and ba chomhfhreagraí.
Why does comhfhreagrach become chomhfhreagrach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So uillinn chomhfhreagrach (a corresponding elbow) but cúrsa comhfhreagrach (a corresponding course), because cúrsa is masculine.
What is the plural of comhfhreagrach?
With a plural noun comhfhreagrach becomes comhfhreagracha: cúrsaí comhfhreagracha, uillinneacha comhfhreagracha.
How do you say very corresponding in Irish?
an-chomhfhreagrach. Too corresponding is róchomhfhreagrach, and as corresponding as is chomh comhfhreagrach le.
Does comhfhreagrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhfhreagrach can mean corresponding or correspondent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why is the 'fh' in comhfhreagrach silent?
In comhfhreagrach the prefix comh lenites freagrach, and 'fh' is always silent in Irish, so it sounds like 'comh-reagrach'.
How do I say a correspondence course?
Use cúrsa comhfhreagrach, meaning a course taken by post or remotely.
