HeyRuaHow to say “sharing” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhroinnt
- English:
- sharing, division
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-rinch” /ˈkoːɾˠəɲtʲ/
- Plural:
- comhrannta
- Genitive singular:
- comhroinnte, na comhroinnte (e.g. cothroime na comhroinnte, the fairness of the sharing)
- Genitive plural:
- comhrannta, na gcomhrannta (e.g. tairbhe na gcomhrannta, the benefit of the shares)
What does “comhroinnt” mean?
“Comhroinnt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sharing
- The act of dividing something out so that each person gets a part; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'comhroinn'.Also: division, distribution, share out.
1 other meaning: division
- 2division
- In arithmetic, the operation of dividing one number by another.Also: dividing, long division.
“Comhroinnt” with the article
The plural of sharing in Irish is comhrannta. Here is comhroinnt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhroinnt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhroinnt, the Irish word for sharing.
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Sharing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sharing?
The Irish for sharing is comhroinnt (pronounced “KOH-rinch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhrannta. Depending on context it can also mean division.
How do you pronounce comhroinnt in Irish?
Comhroinnt is said like “KOH-rinch” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠəɲtʲ/).
What is the plural of sharing in Irish?
The plural of comhroinnt is comhrannta; with the article, it is na comhrannta. The genitive plural is comhrannta, as in tairbhe na gcomhrannta (the benefit of the shares).
Does comhroinnt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhroinnt can mean sharing or division, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhroinnt change to chomhroinnt or gcomhroinnt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhroinnt becomes mo chomhroinnt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhroinnt (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'comhroinnt' and 'roinnt'?
'Roinnt' is the general word for dividing or sharing and also means 'some', while 'comhroinnt' stresses sharing out in common and is the usual school term for arithmetic division.
