Corroboration in Irish (Comhdhearbhú): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for corroboration?

The Irish for corroboration is comhdhearbhú (pronounced “KOH-yar-uh-voo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “corroboration” in Irish

Irish:: comhdhearbhú
English:: corroboration
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-yar-uh-voo” /ˈkoːˌjaɾˠəvˠuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhdhearbhaithe, an chomhdhearbhaithe (e.g. easpa comhdhearbhaithe, lack of corroboration)

What does “comhdhearbhú” mean?

corroboration: Confirmation of a statement or claim by additional evidence or testimony; the verbal noun of the verb comhdhearbhaigh, to corroborate.Also: corroborating, confirmation, substantiation.

“Comhdhearbhú” with the article

Here is comhdhearbhú after the article (an t-alt).

an comhdhearbhú

the corroboration

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“Comhdhearbhú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhdhearbhú, the Irish word for corroboration.

Ní raibh comhdhearbhú ar bith ar a scéal.

There was no corroboration of his story.

Theastaigh comhdhearbhú ón gcúirt sula gciontófaí é.

The court needed corroboration before he could be convicted.

Thug an finné comhdhearbhú ar fhianaise an phóilín.

The witness corroborated the policeman's evidence.

Bhí an comhdhearbhú sin an-tábhachtach sa chás.

That corroboration was very important in the case.

Ní raibh aon ghá le comhdhearbhú sa chás seo.

There was no need for corroboration in this case.

Dúirt an breitheamh go raibh easpa comhdhearbhaithe ann.

The judge said there was a lack of corroboration.

Tá rialacha dochta ann maidir le comhdhearbhú fianaise.

There are strict rules about the corroboration of evidence.

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Corroboration in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for corroboration?

The Irish for corroboration is comhdhearbhú (pronounced “KOH-yar-uh-voo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce comhdhearbhú in Irish?

Comhdhearbhú is said like “KOH-yar-uh-voo” (IPA /ˈkoːˌjaɾˠəvˠuː/).

Does comhdhearbhú have a plural?

No plural form is given for comhdhearbhú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does comhdhearbhú change to chomhdhearbhú or gcomhdhearbhú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhdhearbhú becomes mo chomhdhearbhú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhdhearbhú (eclipsis).

How is comhdhearbhú different from dearbhú?

Dearbhú is an affirmation or declaration, while comhdhearbhú is corroboration, supporting evidence that backs up something already stated.

Corroboration in Irish (Comhdhearbhú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage