Integration in Irish (Comhtháthú): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for integration?

The Irish for integration is comhtháthú (pronounced “KOH-haw-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean welding.

Q: Does comhtháthú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhtháthú can mean integration or welding, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “integration” in Irish

Irish:: comhtháthú
English:: integration, welding
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: comhtháthaigh, to integrate (ag comhtháthú, integrating)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-haw-hoo” /ˈkoːhaːhuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhtháthaithe, an chomhtháthaithe (e.g. próiseas an chomhtháthaithe, the process of integration)

What does “comhtháthú” mean?

“Comhtháthú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

integration: The act of joining parts together so they form a single whole; it is the verbal noun of the verb comhtháthaigh.Also: coalescence, consolidation, fusion, cohesion.

1 other meaning: welding

2welding: The joining of pieces of metal together by heating, in technical use.Also: fusing, joining.

“Comhtháthú” as a verbal noun

After ag, comhtháthú means integrating: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhtháthaigh (to integrate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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comhtháthúverbal noun

ag comhtháthúintegrating

“Comhtháthú” with the article

Here is comhtháthú after the article (an t-alt).

an comhtháthú

the integration

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“Comhtháthú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhtháthú, the Irish word for integration.

Tá comhtháthú na seirbhísí sláinte ar siúl anois.

The integration of the health services is under way now.

Labhair an t-aire faoin gcomhtháthú Eorpach.

The minister spoke about European integration.

Is dúshlán mór é comhtháthú inimirceach sa phobal.

Integrating immigrants into the community is a big challenge.

Cuireadh tús leis an gcomhtháthú anuraidh.

The integration began last year.

Bhí costas an chomhtháthaithe níos airde ná mar a ceapadh.

The cost of the integration was higher than expected.

Tá plean comhtháthaithe ag an gcomhairle.

The council has an integration plan.

Bíonn deacrachtaí i gcónaí i gcomhtháthú dhá chóras.

There are always difficulties in merging two systems.

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Integration in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for integration?

The Irish for integration is comhtháthú (pronounced “KOH-haw-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean welding.

How do you pronounce comhtháthú in Irish?

Comhtháthú is said like “KOH-haw-hoo” (IPA /ˈkoːhaːhuː/).

Does comhtháthú have a plural?

No plural form is given for comhtháthú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does comhtháthú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhtháthú can mean integration or welding, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhtháthú change to chomhtháthú or gcomhtháthú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhtháthú becomes mo chomhtháthú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhtháthú (eclipsis).

What is the difference between comhtháthú and comhtháthaíocht?

Comhtháthú is the act or process of integrating, while comhtháthaíocht usually means cohesion, the state of holding together.

Integration in Irish (Comhtháthú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage