HeyRuaHow to say “joint” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhpháirteach
- English:
- joint, component
- Word type:
- adjective
- Jointer:
- níos comhpháirtí
- Jointest:
- is comhpháirtí
- Plural:
- comhpháirteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-faar-tchokh” /ˈkoːfɑːɾˠtʲəx/
What does “comhpháirteach” mean?
“Comhpháirteach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- joint
- Shared by or done together by two or more people or groups.Also: shared, common, combined.
1 other meaning: component
- 2component
- Forming a part of a larger whole.Also: constituent, integral.
“Comhpháirteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhpháirteach after cuntas (account, masculine), after áit (place, 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: áit chomhpháirteach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: cuntas comhpháirteach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhpháirteacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: cuntais chomhpháirteacha; after other plurals it does not: áiteanna comhpháirteacha.
Jointer, jointest, very joint
| jointer | níos comhpháirtí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhpháirtí |
|---|---|---|
| jointest | is comhpháirtí | in the past tense: ba chomhpháirtí |
| as joint as | chomh comhpháirteach le | no change after chomh |
| very joint | an-chomhpháirteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too joint | róchomhpháirteach | ró- lenites |
“Comhpháirteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Joint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for joint?
The Irish for joint is comhpháirteach (pronounced “KOH-faar-tchokh”). It comes after the noun: cuntas comhpháirteach, a joint account; áit chomhpháirteach, a joint place.
How do you say jointer and jointest in Irish?
níos comhpháirtí is jointer and is comhpháirtí is jointest. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhpháirtí and ba chomhpháirtí.
Why does comhpháirteach become chomhpháirteach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So áit chomhpháirteach (a joint place) but cuntas comhpháirteach (a joint account), because cuntas is masculine.
What is the plural of comhpháirteach?
With a plural noun comhpháirteach becomes comhpháirteacha: cuntais chomhpháirteacha, áiteanna comhpháirteacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very joint in Irish?
an-chomhpháirteach. Too joint is róchomhpháirteach, and as joint as is chomh comhpháirteach le.
Does comhpháirteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhpháirteach can mean joint or component, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'comhpháirteach' and 'comhchoiteann'?
'Comhpháirteach' means joint, done or held together by particular parties, as in 'cuntas comhpháirteach'. 'Comhchoiteann' means common or collective to a whole group, as in 'leas comhchoiteann' (the common good).
