HeyRuaHow to say “integrated” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhtháite
- English:
- integrated, integral
- Word type:
- adjective
- More integrated:
- níos comhtháite
- Most integrated:
- is comhtháite
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-haw-cha” /ˈkoːhaːtʲə/
What does “comhtháite” mean?
“Comhtháite” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- integrated
- Combined or joined together into one connected whole.Also: combined, unified, joined together.
1 other meaning: integral
- 2integral
- Forming an essential part of a whole.Also: built-in.
“Comhtháite” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhtháite after córas (system, masculine), after seirbhís (service, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: seirbhís chomhtháite. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: córas comhtháite.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhtháite. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: córais chomhtháite; after other plurals it does not: seirbhísí comhtháite.
More integrated, most integrated, very integrated
Tá an plean nua níos comhtháite ná an seanphlean. The new plan is more integrated than the old plan.
| more integrated | níos comhtháite | in the past tense: ní ba chomhtháite |
|---|---|---|
| most integrated | is comhtháite | in the past tense: ba chomhtháite |
| as integrated as | chomh comhtháite le | no change after chomh |
| very integrated | an-chomhtháite | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too integrated | róchomhtháite | ró- lenites |
“Comhtháite” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Integrated in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for integrated?
The Irish for integrated is comhtháite (pronounced “KOH-haw-cha”). It comes after the noun: córas comhtháite, an integrated system; seirbhís chomhtháite, an integrated service.
How do you say more integrated and most integrated in Irish?
níos comhtháite is more integrated and is comhtháite is most integrated. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhtháite and ba chomhtháite.
Why does comhtháite become chomhtháite?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So seirbhís chomhtháite (an integrated service) but córas comhtháite (an integrated system), because córas is masculine.
How do you say very integrated in Irish?
an-chomhtháite. Too integrated is róchomhtháite, and as integrated as is chomh comhtháite le.
Does comhtháite have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhtháite can mean integrated or integral, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'integrated circuit' in Irish?
An integrated circuit is 'ciorcad comhtháite', used in electronics and computing.
What verb is 'comhtháite' related to?
It is the past participle of the verb 'comhtháthaigh', to integrate, and the noun is 'comhtháthú', integration.
