HeyRuaHow to say “reciprocal” in Irish
- Irish:
- cómhalartach
- English:
- reciprocal, alternating
- Word type:
- adjective
- More reciprocal:
- níos cómhalartaí
- Most reciprocal:
- is cómhalartaí
- Plural:
- cómhalartacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-wal-ar-tukh” /ˈkoːwaləɾˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “cómhalartach” mean?
“Cómhalartach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reciprocal
- Given or done by each of two people or groups to the other.Also: mutual, interchangeable.
1 other meaning: alternating
- 2alternating
- Changing back and forth in turn, as in alternating current.Also: alternate.
“Cómhalartach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cómhalartach after comhaontú (agreement, masculine), after cabhair (help, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: cabhair chómhalartach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: comhaontú cómhalartach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cómhalartacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: cabhracha cómhalartacha.
More reciprocal, most reciprocal, very reciprocal
Tá an socrú seo níos cómhalartaí ná an ceann eile. This arrangement is more reciprocal than the other one.
| more reciprocal | níos cómhalartaí | in the past tense: ní ba chómhalartaí |
|---|---|---|
| most reciprocal | is cómhalartaí | in the past tense: ba chómhalartaí |
| as reciprocal as | chomh cómhalartach le | no change after chomh |
| very reciprocal | an-chómhalartach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too reciprocal | róchómhalartach | ró- lenites |
“Cómhalartach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Reciprocal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reciprocal?
The Irish for reciprocal is cómhalartach (pronounced “KOH-wal-ar-tukh”). It comes after the noun: comhaontú cómhalartach, a reciprocal agreement; cabhair chómhalartach, reciprocal help.
How do you say more reciprocal and most reciprocal in Irish?
níos cómhalartaí is more reciprocal and is cómhalartaí is most reciprocal. In the past tense they become ní ba chómhalartaí and ba chómhalartaí.
Why does cómhalartach become chómhalartach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cabhair chómhalartach (reciprocal help) but comhaontú cómhalartach (a reciprocal agreement), because comhaontú is masculine.
What is the plural of cómhalartach?
With a plural noun cómhalartach becomes cómhalartacha: comhaontuithe cómhalartacha, cabhracha cómhalartacha.
How do you say very reciprocal in Irish?
an-chómhalartach. Too reciprocal is róchómhalartach, and as reciprocal as is chomh cómhalartach le.
Does cómhalartach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cómhalartach can mean reciprocal or alternating, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say alternating current in Irish?
Alternating current is "sruth ailtéarnach" in modern technical usage, while "cómhalartach" is mainly used for reciprocal or mutual arrangements.
