HeyRuaHow to say “fellow member” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhlach
- English:
- fellow member
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-lukh” /ˈkoːl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- comhlaigh (fellow members)
- Genitive singular:
- comhlaigh, an chomhlaigh (e.g. ainm an chomhlaigh, the name of the fellow member)
- Genitive plural:
- comhlach, na gcomhlach (e.g. liosta na gcomhlach, the list of the fellow members)
What does “comhlach” mean?
- fellow member
- A person who is linked with others in a group, society or business, such as a partner or colleague.Also: partner, colleague, companion, associate member.
“Comhlach” with the article
The plural of fellow member in Irish is comhlaigh. Here is comhlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhlach, the Irish word for fellow member.
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Fellow member in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fellow member?
The Irish for fellow member is comhlach (pronounced “KOH-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhlaigh.
How do you pronounce comhlach in Irish?
Comhlach is said like “KOH-lukh” (IPA /ˈkoːl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of fellow member in Irish?
The plural of comhlach is comhlaigh; with the article, na comhlaigh means “the fellow members”. The genitive plural is comhlach, as in liosta na gcomhlach (the list of the fellow members).
Does comhlach have more than one meaning?
Comhlach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning associate.
Why does comhlach change to chomhlach or gcomhlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhlach becomes mo chomhlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhlach (eclipsis).
How is 'comhlach' different from 'comhghleacaí'?
'Comhlach' is a formal word for someone formally linked to a body or business, while 'comhghleacaí' is the everyday word for a work colleague.
