HeyRuaHow to say “ingredient” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhábhar
- English:
- ingredient, component
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-aw-wur” /ˈkoːˌaːwəɾ/
- Plural:
- comhábhair (ingredients)
- Genitive singular:
- comhábhair, an chomhábhair (e.g. ainm an chomhábhair, the name of the ingredient)
- Genitive plural:
- comhábhar, na gcomhábhar (e.g. liosta na gcomhábhar, the list of ingredients)
What does “comhábhar” mean?
“Comhábhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ingredient
- One of the things that are combined to make something, especially food or a mixture.Also: component, constituent.
1 other meaning: component
- 2component
- A part or element that makes up a larger whole, such as a machine or system.Also: constituent part, element.
“Comhábhar” with the article
The plural of ingredient in Irish is comhábhair. Here is comhábhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhábhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhábhar, the Irish word for ingredient.
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Ingredient in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ingredient?
The Irish for ingredient is comhábhar (pronounced “KOH-aw-wur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhábhair. Depending on context it can also mean component.
How do you pronounce comhábhar in Irish?
Comhábhar is said like “KOH-aw-wur” (IPA /ˈkoːˌaːwəɾ/).
What is the plural of ingredient in Irish?
The plural of comhábhar is comhábhair; with the article, na comhábhair means “the ingredients”. The genitive plural is comhábhar, as in liosta na gcomhábhar (the list of ingredients).
Does comhábhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhábhar can mean ingredient or component, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhábhar change to chomhábhar or gcomhábhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhábhar becomes mo chomhábhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhábhar (eclipsis).
How is 'comhábhar' different from 'ábhar'?
'Ábhar' means material or subject in general, while 'comhábhar' is one ingredient or component combined with others, as in 'comhábhair an cháca'.
