HeyRuaHow to say “partner” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhpháirtí
- English:
- partner, component
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-faar-tee” /ˈkoːfˠaːɾˠtʲiː/
- Plural:
- comhpháirtithe (partners)
- Genitive singular:
- comhpháirtí, an chomhpháirtí (e.g. ainm an chomhpháirtí, the partner's name)
- Genitive plural:
- comhpháirtithe, na gcomhpháirtithe (e.g. cruinniú na gcomhpháirtithe, the partners' meeting)
What does “comhpháirtí” mean?
“Comhpháirtí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- partner
- A person who shares in an activity, business or undertaking with another.Also: associate, business partner, co-partner.
1 other meaning: component
- 2component
- A part or element that combines with others to make up a whole.Also: constituent, part.
Other Irish words for partner: leathbhádóir (partner)
“Comhpháirtí” with the article
The plural of partner in Irish is comhpháirtithe. Here is comhpháirtí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhpháirtí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhpháirtí, the Irish word for partner.
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Partner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for partner?
The Irish for partner is comhpháirtí (pronounced “KOH-faar-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhpháirtithe. Depending on context it can also mean component.
How do you pronounce comhpháirtí in Irish?
Comhpháirtí is said like “KOH-faar-tee” (IPA /ˈkoːfˠaːɾˠtʲiː/).
What is the plural of partner in Irish?
The plural of comhpháirtí is comhpháirtithe; with the article, na comhpháirtithe means “the partners”. The genitive plural is comhpháirtithe, as in cruinniú na gcomhpháirtithe (the partners' meeting).
Does comhpháirtí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhpháirtí can mean partner or component, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhpháirtí change to chomhpháirtí or gcomhpháirtí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhpháirtí becomes mo chomhpháirtí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhpháirtí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhpháirtí and páirtnéir?
Comhpháirtí is the usual word for a partner in business or a shared undertaking, while páirtnéir is often used for a life partner or partner in a game or dance.
How do I say partnership?
Partnership is comhpháirtíocht, as in comhpháirtíocht ghnó, a business partnership.
