HeyRuaHow to say “neighbourhood” in Irish
- Irish:
- comharsanacht
- English:
- neighbourhood, neighbourliness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOR-suh-nukht” /ˈkoːɾˠsˠən̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- comharsanachtaí (neighbourhoods)
- Genitive singular:
- comharsanachta, na comharsanachta (e.g. páistí na comharsanachta, the children of the neighbourhood)
- Genitive plural:
- comharsanachtaí, na gcomharsanachtaí (e.g. muintir na gcomharsanachtaí, the people of the neighbourhoods)
What does “comharsanacht” mean?
“Comharsanacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- neighbourhood
- The area around where you live, or the people living near you.Also: neighborhood, vicinity, locality, surroundings.
1 other meaning: neighbourliness
- 2neighbourliness
- Friendly, helpful behaviour between neighbours.Also: neighborliness, friendliness, good neighbourliness.
“Comharsanacht” with the article
The plural of neighbourhood in Irish is comharsanachtaí. Here is comharsanacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comharsanacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comharsanacht, the Irish word for neighbourhood.
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Neighbourhood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for neighbourhood?
The Irish for neighbourhood is comharsanacht (pronounced “KOOR-suh-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comharsanachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean neighbourliness.
How do you pronounce comharsanacht in Irish?
Comharsanacht is said like “KOOR-suh-nukht” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠsˠən̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of neighbourhood in Irish?
The plural of comharsanacht is comharsanachtaí; with the article, na comharsanachtaí means “the neighbourhoods”. The genitive plural is comharsanachtaí, as in muintir na gcomharsanachtaí (the people of the neighbourhoods).
Does comharsanacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comharsanacht can mean neighbourhood or neighbourliness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comharsanacht change to chomharsanacht or gcomharsanacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comharsanacht becomes mo chomharsanacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomharsanacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comharsa and comharsanacht?
Comharsa is a neighbour (a person), while comharsanacht is the neighbourhood or the quality of neighbourliness.
How do I say 'in the neighbourhood'?
Say sa chomharsanacht, for example: Tá siopa nua sa chomharsanacht.
