HeyRuaHow to say “evenness” in Irish
- Irish:
- cothroime
- English:
- evenness, fairness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-hrim-uh” /ˈkɔɾˠhəɾʲəmʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- cothroime, na cothroime (e.g. prionsabal na cothroime, the principle of evenness)
What does “cothroime” mean?
“Cothroime” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- evenness
- The state of being even, level or balanced.Also: levelness, balance, equilibrium.
1 other meaning: fairness
- 2fairness
- Fair and equal treatment of people; equity.Also: equity, justice, fair play, equality.
“Cothroime” with the article
Here is cothroime after the article (an t-alt).
“Cothroime” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cothroime, the Irish word for evenness.
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Evenness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for evenness?
The Irish for evenness is cothroime (pronounced “KUR-hrim-uh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fairness.
How do you pronounce cothroime in Irish?
Cothroime is said like “KUR-hrim-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠhəɾʲəmʲə/).
Does cothroime have a plural?
No plural form is given for cothroime in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cothroime have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cothroime can mean evenness or fairness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cothroime change to chothroime or gcothroime?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cothroime becomes mo chothroime (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcothroime (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cothroime and cothrom?
Cothrom is the adjective 'even, fair' and also a noun meaning 'fair play, opportunity', as in cothrom na Féinne; cothroime is the abstract noun 'evenness, fairness'.
