HeyRuaHow to say “countersignature” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhshíniú
- English:
- countersignature
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhshínigh, to countersign (ag comhshíniú, countersigning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hee-noo” /ˈkoːˌhiːnʲuː/
- Plural:
- comhshínithe (countersignatures)
- Genitive singular:
- comhshínithe, an chomhshínithe (e.g. riachtanas an chomhshínithe, the requirement of the countersignature)
- Genitive plural:
- comhshínithe, na gcomhshínithe (e.g. bailíocht na gcomhshínithe, the validity of the countersignatures)
What does “comhshíniú” mean?
- countersignature
- A second signature added to a document to confirm or authorise it; also the verbal noun of comhshínigh, the act of countersigning.Also: countersigning, co-signing, joint signature.
“Comhshíniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhshíniú means countersigning: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhshínigh (to countersign). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhshíniú” with the article
The plural of countersignature in Irish is comhshínithe. Here is comhshíniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhshíniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhshíniú, the Irish word for countersignature.
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Countersignature in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for countersignature?
The Irish for countersignature is comhshíniú (pronounced “KOH-hee-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhshínithe.
How do you pronounce comhshíniú in Irish?
Comhshíniú is said like “KOH-hee-noo” (IPA /ˈkoːˌhiːnʲuː/).
What is the plural of countersignature in Irish?
The plural of comhshíniú is comhshínithe; with the article, na comhshínithe means “the countersignatures”. The genitive plural is comhshínithe, as in bailíocht na gcomhshínithe (the validity of the countersignatures).
Why does comhshíniú change to chomhshíniú or gcomhshíniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhshíniú becomes mo chomhshíniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhshíniú (eclipsis).
How is comhshíniú different from síniú?
Síniú is any signature, while comhshíniú is an additional signature that confirms one already given, such as a witness or official countersigning a form.
