HeyRuaHow to say “fulfilment” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhall
- English:
- fulfilment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhaill, to fulfil (ag comhall, fulfilling)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ul” /ˈkoːəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhaill, an chomhaill (e.g. dáta comhaill an chonartha, date of performance of the contract)
What does “comhall” mean?
- fulfilment
- The carrying out or keeping of a promise, duty, contract or obligation; the verbal noun of the verb comhaill.Also: fulfillment, performance, keeping, discharge, compliance.
“Comhall” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhall means fulfilling: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhaill (to fulfil). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhall” with the article
Here is comhall after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhall, the Irish word for fulfilment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fulfilment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fulfilment?
The Irish for fulfilment is comhall (pronounced “KOH-ul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhall in Irish?
Comhall is said like “KOH-ul” (IPA /ˈkoːəl̪ˠ/).
Does comhall have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhall change to chomhall or gcomhall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhall becomes mo chomhall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhall (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhall and comhlíonadh?
Both mean fulfilment; comhlíonadh is the more common everyday word, while comhall is more formal and frequent in legal or literary Irish.
