HeyRuaHow to say “equality” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhionannas
- English:
- equality, identity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-IN-uh-nuss” /ˈkoːˌɪnˠənˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhionannais, an chomhionannais (e.g. ceist an chomhionannais, the question of equality)
What does “comhionannas” mean?
“Comhionannas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- equality
- The state of being equal, especially of people having the same rights and opportunities.Also: equal rights, parity, sameness.
1 other meaning: identity
- 2identity
- The fact of two things being exactly the same or equivalent, as in mathematics or logic.Also: equivalence, congruence, uniformity.
“Comhionannas” with the article
Here is comhionannas after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhionannas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhionannas, the Irish word for equality.
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Equality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for equality?
The Irish for equality is comhionannas (pronounced “koh-IN-uh-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean identity.
How do you pronounce comhionannas in Irish?
Comhionannas is said like “koh-IN-uh-nuss” (IPA /ˈkoːˌɪnˠənˠəsˠ/).
Does comhionannas have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhionannas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does comhionannas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhionannas can mean equality or identity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhionannas change to chomhionannas or gcomhionannas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhionannas becomes mo chomhionannas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhionannas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhionannas and cothroime?
Comhionannas means equality, being the same in status or rights, while cothroime means fairness or equity. Both appear in phrases about justice.
How do you say inequality?
Inequality is neamhionannas, or sometimes éagothroime for unfairness.
