Equity in Irish (Cothromas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for equity?

The Irish for equity is cothromas (pronounced “KUH-ruh-mus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “equity” in Irish

Irish:: cothromas
English:: equity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KUH-ruh-mus” /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cothromais, an chothromais (e.g. prionsabal an chothromais, the principle of equity)

What does “cothromas” mean?

“Cothromas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

equity: Fairness and impartial treatment of people, especially in law or in sharing out resources.Also: fairness, impartiality, even-handedness.

1 other meaning:

2equity: In finance, the value of an owner's share in property or a company after debts are taken away.Also: home equity, shareholder equity.

Other Irish words for equity: cóir (justice)

“Cothromas” with the article

Here is cothromas after the article (an t-alt).

an cothromas

the equity

No change after an

“Cothromas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cothromas, the Irish word for equity.

Tá cothromas tábhachtach i gcóras na cúirte.

Equity is important in the court system.

Labhair sí faoin gcothromas sa tsochaí.

She spoke about equity in society.

Ní raibh aon chothromas sa socrú sin.

There was no equity in that arrangement.

Is ceist chothromais í seo, dar liom.

This is a question of equity, in my view.

Tá cothromas diúltach ar a dteach anois.

Their house is in negative equity now.

Bhí easnamh cothromais ag go leor daoine.

Many people had negative equity.

Ba mhaith linn cothromas do gach dalta.

We want equity for every pupil.

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Equity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for equity?

The Irish for equity is cothromas (pronounced “KUH-ruh-mus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce cothromas in Irish?

Cothromas is said like “KUH-ruh-mus” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠəmˠəsˠ/).

Does cothromas have a plural?

No plural form is given for cothromas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cothromas change to chothromas or gcothromas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cothromas becomes mo chothromas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcothromas (eclipsis).

How is cothromas different from comhionannas?

Cothromas means equity or fairness, giving people what is fair for their situation, while comhionannas means equality, treating everyone the same.

Equity in Irish (Cothromas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage