HeyRuaHow to say “partnership” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhpháirteachas
- English:
- partnership, joint participation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-faw-ryukh-us” /ˈkoːfɑːɾʲtʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhpháirteachais, an chomhpháirteachais (e.g. téarmaí an chomhpháirteachais, the terms of the partnership)
What does “comhpháirteachas” mean?
“Comhpháirteachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- partnership
- An arrangement in which people or organisations work together as partners, sharing responsibility or ownership.Also: joint venture, co-partnership, collaboration.
1 other meaning: joint participation
- 2joint participation
- The state of taking part in something jointly or sharing in it with others.Also: sharing, copartnership.
Other Irish words for partnership: comhpháirtíocht (partnership)
“Comhpháirteachas” with the article
Here is comhpháirteachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhpháirteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhpháirteachas, the Irish word for partnership.
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Partnership in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for partnership?
The Irish for partnership is comhpháirteachas (pronounced “KOH-faw-ryukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean joint participation.
How do you pronounce comhpháirteachas in Irish?
Comhpháirteachas is said like “KOH-faw-ryukh-us” (IPA /ˈkoːfɑːɾʲtʲəxəsˠ/).
Does comhpháirteachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhpháirteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does comhpháirteachas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhpháirteachas can mean partnership or joint participation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhpháirteachas change to chomhpháirteachas or gcomhpháirteachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhpháirteachas becomes mo chomhpháirteachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhpháirteachas (eclipsis).
How is comhpháirteachas different from comhpháirtí?
Comhpháirteachas is the partnership itself, while comhpháirtí is a partner, the person or body taking part in it.
How do you say civil partnership in Irish?
The legal term is comhpháirtíocht shibhialta in Irish statute, though comhpháirteachas sibhialta is also met.
