HeyRuaHow to say “equal footing” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhbhonn
- English:
- equal footing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-wun” /ˈkoːwən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- comhbhoinn
- Genitive singular:
- comhbhoinn, an chomhbhoinn (e.g. prionsabal an chomhbhoinn, the principle of equal footing)
- Genitive plural:
- comhbhonn, na gcomhbhonn (e.g. ar chomhbhonn, on an equal footing)
What does “comhbhonn” mean?
- equal footing
- A situation in which people or things have the same standing, rights or chances; used mostly in the phrase 'ar comhbhonn le'.Also: equal basis, parity, equality, level playing field.
“Comhbhonn” with the article
The plural of equal footing in Irish is comhbhoinn. Here is comhbhonn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhbhonn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhbhonn, the Irish word for equal footing.
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Equal footing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for equal footing?
The Irish for equal footing is comhbhonn (pronounced “KOH-wun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhbhoinn.
How do you pronounce comhbhonn in Irish?
Comhbhonn is said like “KOH-wun” (IPA /ˈkoːwən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of equal footing in Irish?
The plural of comhbhonn is comhbhoinn; with the article, it is na comhbhoinn. The genitive plural is comhbhonn, as in ar chomhbhonn (on an equal footing).
Why does comhbhonn change to chomhbhonn or gcomhbhonn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhbhonn becomes mo chomhbhonn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhbhonn (eclipsis).
How is 'comhbhonn' usually used?
Almost always in the phrase 'ar comhbhonn le', meaning 'on an equal footing with', for example 'ar comhbhonn le chéile', on an equal footing with each other.
