HeyRuaHow to say “fellowship” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhaltacht
- English:
- fellowship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ul-tukht” /ˈkoːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhaltachta, na comhaltachta (e.g. téarma comhaltachta, term of fellowship)
What does “comhaltacht” mean?
- fellowship
- The position or status of being a fellow of a college, academy or learned society.Also: membership, college fellowship.
“Comhaltacht” with the article
Here is comhaltacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhaltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhaltacht, the Irish word for fellowship.
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Fellowship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fellowship?
The Irish for fellowship is comhaltacht (pronounced “KOH-ul-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce comhaltacht in Irish?
Comhaltacht is said like “KOH-ul-tukht” (IPA /ˈkoːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does comhaltacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhaltacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhaltacht change to chomhaltacht or gcomhaltacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhaltacht becomes mo chomhaltacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhaltacht (eclipsis).
How does comhaltacht differ from ballraíocht?
Comhaltacht is a fellowship in a college or learned society, held by a comhalta, while ballraíocht is ordinary membership of any organisation.
