HeyRuaHow to say “door leaf” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhla
- English:
- door leaf, shutter, valve
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-luh” /ˈkoːl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- comhlaí (door leaves)
- Genitive singular:
- comhla, na comhla (e.g. insí na comhla, the hinges of the door leaf)
- Genitive plural:
- comhlaí, na gcomhlaí (e.g. deisiú na gcomhlaí, repairing the door leaves)
What does “comhla” mean?
“Comhla” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- door leaf
- A door, or one of the hinged panels of a door or gate.Also: door, gate, half-door.
2 other meanings: shutter or valve
- 2shutter
- A hinged panel that closes over a window or opening.Also: window shutter, flap.
- 3valve
- A device or part, in a machine or in the body, that controls the flow of liquid or air.Also: heart valve, sluice.
“Comhla” with the article
The plural of door leaf in Irish is comhlaí. Here is comhla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhla, the Irish word for door leaf.
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Door leaf in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for door leaf?
The Irish for door leaf is comhla (pronounced “KOH-luh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhlaí. Depending on context it can also mean shutter or valve.
How do you pronounce comhla in Irish?
Comhla is said like “KOH-luh” (IPA /ˈkoːl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of door leaf in Irish?
The plural of comhla is comhlaí; with the article, na comhlaí means “the door leaves”. The genitive plural is comhlaí, as in deisiú na gcomhlaí (repairing the door leaves).
Does comhla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhla can mean door leaf, shutter or valve, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhla change to chomhla or gcomhla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhla becomes mo chomhla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhla (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'comhla' and 'doras'?
'Doras' is the doorway or door in general, while 'comhla' is the actual hinged leaf that closes it; 'comhla bheag' is the traditional half-door.
