Mutual understanding in Irish (Comhthuiscint): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for mutual understanding?

The Irish for mutual understanding is comhthuiscint (pronounced “KOH-hish-kint”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “mutual understanding” in Irish

Irish:: comhthuiscint
English:: mutual understanding
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KOH-hish-kint” /ˈkoːˌhɪʃkʲɪnʲtʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhthuisceana, na comhthuisceana (e.g. meabhrán comhthuisceana, memorandum of understanding)

What does “comhthuiscint” mean?

mutual understanding: A shared understanding or agreement between two or more people or groups.Also: understanding, rapport, common understanding.

“Comhthuiscint” with the article

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

an chomhthuiscint

the mutual understanding

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Comhthuiscint” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhthuiscint, the Irish word for mutual understanding.

Tá comhthuiscint mhaith eadrainn.

We have a good mutual understanding.

Tháinig siad ar chomhthuiscint faoi dheireadh.

They finally reached an understanding.

Bhí an chomhthuiscint idir na tíortha lag.

The understanding between the countries was weak.

Síníodh meabhrán comhthuisceana inné.

A memorandum of understanding was signed yesterday.

Ní mór comhthuiscint a chothú idir na pobail.

Mutual understanding must be fostered between the communities.

Tá easpa comhthuisceana idir an bheirt acu.

There is a lack of understanding between the two of them.

Cuireann an t-oideachas le comhthuiscint.

Education contributes to mutual understanding.

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Mutual understanding in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mutual understanding?

The Irish for mutual understanding is comhthuiscint (pronounced “KOH-hish-kint”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce comhthuiscint in Irish?

Comhthuiscint is said like “KOH-hish-kint” (IPA /ˈkoːˌhɪʃkʲɪnʲtʲ/).

Does comhthuiscint have a plural?

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

Why does comhthuiscint change to chomhthuiscint or gcomhthuiscint?

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

How does comhthuiscint differ from tuiscint?

Tuiscint is understanding in general, while comhthuiscint, with the prefix comh- 'joint, mutual', means understanding shared between parties.

Mutual understanding in Irish (Comhthuiscint): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage