HeyRuaHow to say “harmony” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhcheol
- English:
- harmony, concert
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hyoal” /ˈkoːçoːl/
- Genitive singular:
- comhcheoil, an chomhcheoil (e.g. rialacha an chomhcheoil, the rules of harmony)
What does “comhcheol” mean?
“Comhcheol” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- harmony
- The pleasing combination of musical notes or voices sounding together.Also: musical harmony, concord, consonance.
1 other meaning: concert
- 2concert
- Music played or sung together; used also for a musical performance in some older usage.Also: ensemble music, symphony.
“Comhcheol” with the article
Here is comhcheol after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhcheol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhcheol, the Irish word for harmony.
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Harmony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harmony?
The Irish for harmony is comhcheol (pronounced “KOH-hyoal”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean concert.
How do you pronounce comhcheol in Irish?
Comhcheol is said like “KOH-hyoal” (IPA /ˈkoːçoːl/).
Does comhcheol have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhcheol in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does comhcheol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhcheol can mean harmony or concert, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhcheol change to chomhcheol or gcomhcheol?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhcheol becomes mo chomhcheol (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhcheol (eclipsis).
Is 'comhcheol' the same as 'ceolchoirm'?
No. 'Comhcheol' means musical harmony, while a concert you attend is normally 'ceolchoirm'.
How do I say people live in harmony?
For social harmony Irish usually uses 'réiteach' or 'síocháin', e.g. 'ag maireachtáil faoi shíocháin', rather than 'comhcheol'.
