HeyRuaHow to say “fight” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhrac
- English:
- fight, encounter, meeting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ruk” /ˈkoːɾˠək/
- Plural:
- comhraic (fights)
- Genitive singular:
- comhraic, an chomhraic (e.g. tús an chomhraic, the start of the fight)
- Genitive plural:
- comhrac, na gcomhrac (e.g. scéalta na gcomhrac, the stories of the fights)
What does “comhrac” mean?
“Comhrac” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fight
- A fight, combat or struggle between people or forces; it is also the verbal noun of the verb 'comhraic' (fight, encounter).Also: combat, fighting, struggle, contest.
2 other meanings: encounter or meeting
- 2encounter
- A hostile meeting or engagement between opponents, such as a battle or duel.Also: engagement, battle, duel.
- 3meeting
- A meeting point or junction, for example of roads or rivers.Also: junction, confluence, crossroads.
Other Irish words for fight: troid (fight), cath (battle), troid (fight), gleic (struggle)
“Comhrac” with the article
The plural of fight in Irish is comhraic. Here is comhrac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhrac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhrac, the Irish word for fight.
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Fight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fight?
The Irish for fight is comhrac (pronounced “KOH-ruk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhraic. Depending on context it can also mean encounter or meeting.
How do you pronounce comhrac in Irish?
Comhrac is said like “KOH-ruk” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠək/).
What is the plural of fight in Irish?
The plural of comhrac is comhraic; with the article, na comhraic means “the fights”. The genitive plural is comhrac, as in scéalta na gcomhrac (the stories of the fights).
Does comhrac have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhrac can mean fight, encounter or meeting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhrac change to chomhrac or gcomhrac?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhrac becomes mo chomhrac (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhrac (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'comhrac' and 'troid'?
'Troid' is the everyday word for a fight or quarrel, while 'comhrac' suggests combat or a contest, as in 'comhrac aonair' (duel).
How do I say 'opponent' using this word?
Say 'céile comhraic', literally 'partner of combat'.
