Neighbourliness in Irish (Comharsanúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for neighbourliness?

The Irish for neighbourliness is comharsanúlacht (pronounced “KOH-ur-suh-noo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean neighbourhood.

Q: Does comharsanúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comharsanúlacht can mean neighbourliness or neighbourhood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “neighbourliness” in Irish

Irish:: comharsanúlacht
English:: neighbourliness, neighbourhood
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-ur-suh-noo-lukht” /ˈkoːɾˠsˠənˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comharsanúlachta, na comharsanúlachta (e.g. spiorad na comharsanúlachta, the spirit of neighbourliness)

What does “comharsanúlacht” mean?

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

neighbourliness: The quality of being friendly and helpful to the people who live near you.Also: good neighbourliness, friendliness, neighbourly spirit.

1 other meaning: neighbourhood

2neighbourhood: The state of living near others, or the surrounding area and the people in it.Also: vicinity, proximity, community.

“Comharsanúlacht” with the article

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

an chomharsanúlacht

the neighbourliness

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Comharsanúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comharsanúlacht, the Irish word for neighbourliness.

Tá comharsanúlacht mhór sa pharóiste seo.

There is great neighbourliness in this parish.

Is fiú go mór an chomharsanúlacht faoin tuath.

Neighbourliness is worth a lot in the countryside.

Bhí spiorad na comharsanúlachta le feiceáil ar an mbaile.

The spirit of neighbourliness was visible in the town.

Rinne siad é as comharsanúlacht.

They did it out of neighbourliness.

Níl mórán comharsanúlachta sa chathair anois.

There isn't much neighbourliness in the city now.

Chreid m'athair go láidir i gcomharsanúlacht.

My father believed strongly in neighbourliness.

Tá an chomharsanúlacht ag dul i léig.

Neighbourliness is on the decline.

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Neighbourliness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for neighbourliness?

The Irish for neighbourliness is comharsanúlacht (pronounced “KOH-ur-suh-noo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean neighbourhood.

How do you pronounce comharsanúlacht in Irish?

Comharsanúlacht is said like “KOH-ur-suh-noo-lukht” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠsˠənˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does comharsanúlacht have a plural?

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

Does comharsanúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comharsanúlacht can mean neighbourliness or neighbourhood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comharsanúlacht change to chomharsanúlacht or gcomharsanúlacht?

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

How is comharsanúlacht related to comharsa?

Comharsanúlacht is the abstract noun formed from comharsa 'neighbour' via the adjective comharsanúil 'neighbourly'.

Neighbourliness in Irish (Comharsanúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage