HeyRuaHow to say “counselling” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhairliú
- English:
- counselling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhairligh, to advise (ag comhairliú, advising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHR-lee-oo” /ˈkoːɾˠlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- comhairlithe, an chomhairlithe (e.g. seirbhís chomhairlithe, counselling service)
What does “comhairliú” mean?
- counselling
- The act of giving advice or guidance to someone; verbal noun of the verb 'comhairligh' (advise, counsel).Also: advising, advice, guidance, consultancy.
“Comhairliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhairliú means advising: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhairligh (to advise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhairliú” with the article
Here is comhairliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhairliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhairliú, the Irish word for counselling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Counselling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for counselling?
The Irish for counselling is comhairliú (pronounced “KOHR-lee-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhairliú in Irish?
Comhairliú is said like “KOHR-lee-oo” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠlʲuː/).
Does comhairliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhairliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhairliú change to chomhairliú or gcomhairliú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhairliú becomes mo chomhairliú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhairliú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhairliú and comhairle?
Comhairle means a piece of advice or a council, while comhairliú is the act or process of advising, often professional counselling.
