HeyRuaHow to say “equalization” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhardú
- English:
- equalization, balancing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhardaigh, to balance (ag comhardú, balancing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ar-doo” /ˈkoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- comharduithe (equalizations)
- Genitive singular:
- comhardaithe, an chomhardaithe (e.g. ciste comhardaithe, equalization fund)
- Genitive plural:
- comharduithe, na gcomharduithe (e.g. liosta na gcomharduithe, the list of the equalizations)
What does “comhardú” mean?
“Comhardú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- equalization
- The act of making things equal or level; verbal noun of the verb comhardaigh.Also: levelling, equalizing, balancing.
1 other meaning: balancing
- 2balancing
- The balancing of accounts or figures so that both sides agree, used in accounting and finance.Also: balance, reconciliation, equalisation.
“Comhardú” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhardú means balancing: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhardaigh (to balance). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhardú” with the article
The plural of equalization in Irish is comharduithe. Here is comhardú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhardú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhardú, the Irish word for equalization.
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Equalization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for equalization?
The Irish for equalization is comhardú (pronounced “KOH-ar-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comharduithe. Depending on context it can also mean balancing.
How do you pronounce comhardú in Irish?
Comhardú is said like “KOH-ar-doo” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of equalization in Irish?
The plural of comhardú is comharduithe; with the article, na comharduithe means “the equalizations”. The genitive plural is comharduithe, as in liosta na gcomharduithe (the list of the equalizations).
Does comhardú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhardú can mean equalization or balancing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhardú change to chomhardú or gcomhardú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhardú becomes mo chomhardú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhardú (eclipsis).
How is comhardú different from cothromaíocht?
Comhardú is the act of equalizing or balancing (verbal noun of comhardaigh), while cothromaíocht is the state of balance or equilibrium.
