Share in Irish (Comhroinn): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for share?

The Irish for share is comhroinn (pronounced “KOH-rin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhranna. Depending on context it can also mean division.

Q: What is the plural of share in Irish?

The plural of comhroinn is comhranna; with the article, na comhranna means “the shares”. The genitive plural is comhranna, as in luach na gcomhranna (the value of the shares).

Q: Does comhroinn have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhroinn can mean share or division, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “share” in Irish

Irish:: comhroinn
English:: share, division
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-rin” /ˈkoːɾˠɪnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: comhranna (shares)
Genitive singular:: comhroinne, na comhroinne (e.g. cuid na comhroinne, the portion of the share)
Genitive plural:: comhranna, na gcomhranna (e.g. luach na gcomhranna, the value of the shares)

What does “comhroinn” mean?

“Comhroinn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

share: A portion of something that is divided among several people.Also: portion, allotment.

1 other meaning: division

2division: The act of dividing or sharing something out among people.Also: sharing, distribution, apportionment.

Other Irish words for share: cion (share), riar (share), sciar (share), scair (share)

“Comhroinn” with the article

The plural of share in Irish is comhranna. Here is comhroinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chomhroinn

the share

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na comhranna

the shares

Plural: no change after na

“Comhroinn” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhroinn, the Irish word for share.

Fuair gach duine comhroinn chothrom.

Everyone got a fair share.

Ba bheag an chomhroinn a tháinig chugam.

The share that came to me was small.

Bhí sé míshásta le méid na comhroinne.

He was unhappy with the size of the share.

Roinneadh an talamh ina chomhranna beaga.

The land was divided into small shares.

Thug mé mo chomhroinn do mo dheartháir.

I gave my share to my brother.

Ní raibh aon chomhroinn ag na páistí.

The children had no share.

Bhí comhranna éagothroma ag na hoidhrí.

The heirs had unequal shares.

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Share in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for share?

The Irish for share is comhroinn (pronounced “KOH-rin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhranna. Depending on context it can also mean division.

How do you pronounce comhroinn in Irish?

Comhroinn is said like “KOH-rin” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠɪnʲ/).

What is the plural of share in Irish?

The plural of comhroinn is comhranna; with the article, na comhranna means “the shares”. The genitive plural is comhranna, as in luach na gcomhranna (the value of the shares).

Does comhroinn have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhroinn can mean share or division, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhroinn change to chomhroinn or gcomhroinn?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhroinn becomes mo chomhroinn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhroinn (eclipsis).

How is comhroinn different from scair?

Comhroinn is a share or portion of something divided among people, while scair is the usual word for a share in a company.

Is comhroinn also a verb?

Yes, the verb comhroinn means 'to share or divide', and its verbal noun is comhroinnt.

Share in Irish (Comhroinn): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage