HeyRuaHow to say “pool” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchiste
- English:
- pool
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khish-tyuh” /ˈkoːˌçiʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- comhchistí (pools)
- Genitive singular:
- comhchiste, an chomhchiste (e.g. bainisteoir an chomhchiste, manager of the pool)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchistí, na gcomhchistí (e.g. rialacha na gcomhchistí, the rules of the pools)
What does “comhchiste” mean?
- pool
- A common fund of money that several people or bodies contribute to and share.Also: common fund, joint fund, kitty, money pool.
Other Irish words for pool: linn (pool), lochán (pond), lodán (puddle), slodán (puddle)
“Comhchiste” with the article
The plural of pool in Irish is comhchistí. Here is comhchiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhchiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchiste, the Irish word for pool.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pool in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pool?
The Irish for pool is comhchiste (pronounced “KOH-khish-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhchistí.
How do you pronounce comhchiste in Irish?
Comhchiste is said like “KOH-khish-tyuh” (IPA /ˈkoːˌçiʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of pool in Irish?
The plural of comhchiste is comhchistí; with the article, na comhchistí means “the pools”. The genitive plural is comhchistí, as in rialacha na gcomhchistí (the rules of the pools).
Why does comhchiste change to chomhchiste or gcomhchiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchiste becomes mo chomhchiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchiste (eclipsis).
How does comhchiste differ from ciste?
Ciste is any fund or treasury, while comhchiste stresses that the fund is shared or pooled jointly by several contributors.
