HeyRuaHow to say “joint possession” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhsheilbh
- English:
- joint possession
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hel-iv” /ˈkoːˌhɛlʲəvʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- comhsheilbhe, na comhsheilbhe (e.g. ceart comhsheilbhe, right of joint possession)
What does “comhsheilbh” mean?
- joint possession
- The state of owning or holding something together with one or more other people.Also: joint ownership, co-ownership, joint tenancy.
“Comhsheilbh” with the article
Here is comhsheilbh after the article (an t-alt).
an chomhsheilbh
the joint possession
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Comhsheilbh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhsheilbh, the Irish word for joint possession.
Tá an teach i gcomhsheilbh acu beirt.
The two of them own the house jointly.
Is comhsheilbh an talamh sin.
That land is jointly owned.
Bhí an chomhsheilbh ina cúis achrainn sa teaghlach.
The joint ownership caused a quarrel in the family.
Shínigh siad comhaontú comhsheilbhe leis an mbanc.
They signed a joint ownership agreement with the bank.
Cuireadh deireadh leis an gcomhsheilbh anuraidh.
The joint possession was ended last year.
Tá cearta comhsheilbhe ag gach deartháir.
Each brother has rights of joint ownership.
Míníonn an dlíodóir téarmaí na comhsheilbhe dúinn.
The solicitor explains the terms of the joint ownership to us.
Other nouns in Irish
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Joint possession in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for joint possession?
The Irish for joint possession is comhsheilbh (pronounced “KOH-hel-iv”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce comhsheilbh in Irish?
Comhsheilbh is said like “KOH-hel-iv” (IPA /ˈkoːˌhɛlʲəvʲ/).
Does comhsheilbh have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhsheilbh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhsheilbh change to chomhsheilbh or gcomhsheilbh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhsheilbh becomes mo chomhsheilbh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhsheilbh (eclipsis).
How do I say something is jointly owned?
Use 'i gcomhsheilbh', for example 'Tá an fheirm i gcomhsheilbh acu', 'They own the farm jointly'.
