HeyRuaHow to say “environment” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhshaol
- English:
- environment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-heel” /ˈkoːˌhiːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhshaoil, an chomhshaoil (e.g. cosaint an chomhshaoil, protection of the environment)
What does “comhshaol” mean?
- environment
- The natural world and surroundings in which people, animals and plants live.Also: natural environment, surroundings, ecology.
Other Irish words for environment: timpeallacht (environment)
“Comhshaol” with the article
Here is comhshaol after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhshaol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhshaol, the Irish word for environment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Environment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for environment?
The Irish for environment is comhshaol (pronounced “KOH-heel”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhshaol in Irish?
Comhshaol is said like “KOH-heel” (IPA /ˈkoːˌhiːlʲ/).
Does comhshaol have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhshaol in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhshaol change to chomhshaol or gcomhshaol?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhshaol becomes mo chomhshaol (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhshaol (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhshaol and timpeallacht?
Both can mean environment: comhshaol is the usual official term for the natural environment, while timpeallacht often means surroundings or a particular setting.
