HeyRuaHow to say “file” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhad
- English:
- file
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koad” /koːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- comhaid (files)
- Genitive singular:
- comhaid, an chomhaid (e.g. ainm an chomhaid, the name of the file)
- Genitive plural:
- comhad, na gcomhad (e.g. liosta na gcomhad, the list of files)
What does “comhad” mean?
“Comhad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- file
- A named collection of data stored on a computer or other device.Also: computer file, data file, document.
1 other meaning:
- 2file
- A folder or set of papers kept together as a record, as in an office.Also: dossier, record, folder.
“Comhad” with the article
The plural of file in Irish is comhaid. Here is comhad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhad, the Irish word for file.
Other nouns in Irish
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File in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for file?
The Irish for file is comhad (pronounced “koad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhaid.
How do you pronounce comhad in Irish?
Comhad is said like “koad” (IPA /koːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of file in Irish?
The plural of comhad is comhaid; with the article, na comhaid means “the files”. The genitive plural is comhad, as in liosta na gcomhad (the list of files).
Why does comhad change to chomhad or gcomhad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhad becomes mo chomhad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'comhad' and 'fillteán'?
A 'comhad' is a single file, while a 'fillteán' is a folder that holds files.
