HeyRuaHow to say “counterpart” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuntrapháirt
- English:
- counterpart
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-truh-faarch” /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəˌfˠaːɾˠtʲ/
- Plural:
- cuntrapháirteanna (counterparts)
- Genitive singular:
- cuntrapháirte, na cuntrapháirte (e.g. cuairt na cuntrapháirte, the counterpart's visit)
- Genitive plural:
- cuntrapháirteanna, na gcuntrapháirteanna (e.g. cruinniú na gcuntrapháirteanna, the meeting of counterparts)
What does “cuntrapháirt” mean?
- counterpart
- A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same role as another, for example an official in another country.Also: equivalent, opposite number.
“Cuntrapháirt” with the article
The plural of counterpart in Irish is cuntrapháirteanna. Here is cuntrapháirt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuntrapháirt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuntrapháirt, the Irish word for counterpart.
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Counterpart in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for counterpart?
The Irish for counterpart is cuntrapháirt (pronounced “KUN-truh-faarch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cuntrapháirteanna.
How do you pronounce cuntrapháirt in Irish?
Cuntrapháirt is said like “KUN-truh-faarch” (IPA /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəˌfˠaːɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of counterpart in Irish?
The plural of cuntrapháirt is cuntrapháirteanna; with the article, na cuntrapháirteanna means “the counterparts”. The genitive plural is cuntrapháirteanna, as in cruinniú na gcuntrapháirteanna (the meeting of counterparts).
Why does cuntrapháirt change to chuntrapháirt or gcuntrapháirt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuntrapháirt becomes mo chuntrapháirt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuntrapháirt (eclipsis).
Is there another word for counterpart?
Comhghleacaí is often used for a colleague or opposite number, and macasamhail for an equivalent or likeness; cuntrapháirt is the formal, official term.
