HeyRuaHow to say “exchange” in Irish
- Irish:
- cómhalairt
- English:
- exchange
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-wal-urt” /ˈkoːˌwalˠəɾˠtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- cómhalairte, na cómhalairte (e.g. téarmaí na cómhalairte, the terms of the exchange)
What does “cómhalairt” mean?
- exchange
- A mutual exchange or swap of things between two parties.Also: interchange, swap, reciprocal exchange.
Other Irish words for exchange: malartaigh (exchange), malartú (exchange), babhtáil (swap), babhtáil (swap)
“Cómhalairt” with the article
Here is cómhalairt after the article (an t-alt).
“Cómhalairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cómhalairt, the Irish word for exchange.
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Exchange in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exchange?
The Irish for exchange is cómhalairt (pronounced “KOH-wal-urt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cómhalairt in Irish?
Cómhalairt is said like “KOH-wal-urt” (IPA /ˈkoːˌwalˠəɾˠtʲ/).
Does cómhalairt have a plural?
No plural form is given for cómhalairt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cómhalairt change to chómhalairt or gcómhalairt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cómhalairt becomes mo chómhalairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcómhalairt (eclipsis).
How is 'cómhalairt' different from 'malairt'?
'Malairt' means change or alternative, while 'cómhalairt' stresses a mutual exchange between two parties. For a general exchange, 'malartú' is also very common.
