HeyRuaHow to say “good neighbourliness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-chomharsanacht
- English:
- good neighbourliness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-KHOH-ur-sun-ukht” /dʲaˈxoːɾˠsˠənˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-chomharsanachta, na dea-chomharsanachta (e.g. spiorad na dea-chomharsanachta, the spirit of good neighbourliness)
What does “dea-chomharsanacht” mean?
- good neighbourliness
- Friendly, helpful behaviour between neighbours, or good relations between neighbouring people or countries.Also: neighbourliness, good neighbourly relations, friendliness between neighbours.
Other Irish words for good neighbourliness: comharsanúlacht (neighbourliness)
“Dea-chomharsanacht” with the article
Here is dea-chomharsanacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-chomharsanacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-chomharsanacht, the Irish word for good neighbourliness.
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Good neighbourliness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good neighbourliness?
The Irish for good neighbourliness is dea-chomharsanacht (pronounced “dya-KHOH-ur-sun-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-chomharsanacht in Irish?
Dea-chomharsanacht is said like “dya-KHOH-ur-sun-ukht” (IPA /dʲaˈxoːɾˠsˠənˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dea-chomharsanacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-chomharsanacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-chomharsanacht change to dhea-chomharsanacht or ndea-chomharsanacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-chomharsanacht becomes mo dhea-chomharsanacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-chomharsanacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'comharsanacht' and 'dea-chomharsanacht'?
'Comharsanacht' means neighbourhood or neighbourliness in general, while 'dea-chomharsanacht' adds the prefix 'dea-' (good) and specifically means good neighbourly relations.
