HeyRuaHow to say “globe” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchruinne
- English:
- globe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khrin-yuh” /ˈkoːˌxɾˠɪn̠ʲə/
- Plural:
- comhchruinní (globes)
- Genitive singular:
- comhchruinne, na comhchruinne (e.g. dromchla na comhchruinne, surface of the globe)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchruinní, na gcomhchruinní (e.g. déanamh na gcomhchruinní, the making of the globes)
What does “comhchruinne” mean?
- globe
- A round model of the earth, or any ball-shaped object; a sphere.Also: sphere, orb, terrestrial globe.
Other Irish words for globe: cruinneog (globe), glób (globe)
“Comhchruinne” with the article
The plural of globe in Irish is comhchruinní. Here is comhchruinne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhchruinne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchruinne, the Irish word for globe.
Other nouns in Irish
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Globe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for globe?
The Irish for globe is comhchruinne (pronounced “KOH-khrin-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhchruinní.
How do you pronounce comhchruinne in Irish?
Comhchruinne is said like “KOH-khrin-yuh” (IPA /ˈkoːˌxɾˠɪn̠ʲə/).
What is the plural of globe in Irish?
The plural of comhchruinne is comhchruinní; with the article, na comhchruinní means “the globes”. The genitive plural is comhchruinní, as in déanamh na gcomhchruinní (the making of the globes).
Why does comhchruinne change to chomhchruinne or gcomhchruinne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchruinne becomes mo chomhchruinne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchruinne (eclipsis).
How is 'comhchruinne' different from 'cruinne'?
'An chruinne' usually means the world or universe, while 'comhchruinne' is a globe or sphere, such as the model of the earth in a classroom.
