HeyRuaHow to say “parallel direction” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhthreo
- English:
- parallel direction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-hroh” /ˈkoːˌhɾʲoː/
- Plural:
- comhthreonna (parallel directions)
- Genitive singular:
- comhthreo, an chomhthreo (e.g. treo an chomhthreo, the direction of the parallel direction)
- Genitive plural:
- comhthreonna, na gcomhthreonna (e.g. tacar na gcomhthreonna, the set of parallel directions)
What does “comhthreo” mean?
- parallel direction
- The same direction as something else, running alongside it without meeting; common in the phrase 'i gcomhthreo le' meaning parallel to.Also: parallel, same direction, parallelism.
“Comhthreo” with the article
The plural of parallel direction in Irish is comhthreonna. Here is comhthreo after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhthreo” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhthreo, the Irish word for parallel direction.
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Parallel direction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parallel direction?
The Irish for parallel direction is comhthreo (pronounced “KOH-hroh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhthreonna.
How do you pronounce comhthreo in Irish?
Comhthreo is said like “KOH-hroh” (IPA /ˈkoːˌhɾʲoː/).
What is the plural of parallel direction in Irish?
The plural of comhthreo is comhthreonna; with the article, na comhthreonna means “the parallel directions”. The genitive plural is comhthreonna, as in tacar na gcomhthreonna (the set of parallel directions).
Why does comhthreo change to chomhthreo or gcomhthreo?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhthreo becomes mo chomhthreo (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhthreo (eclipsis).
How do I say 'parallel to' in Irish?
Use 'i gcomhthreo le', for example 'i gcomhthreo leis an mballa', parallel to the wall.
