HeyRuaHow to say “sign” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhartha
- English:
- sign, signal, symptom, indication
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOR-huh” /ˈkoːɾˠhə/
- Plural:
- comharthaí (signs)
- Genitive singular:
- comhartha, an chomhartha (e.g. cruth an chomhartha, the shape of the sign)
- Genitive plural:
- comharthaí, na gcomharthaí (e.g. brí na gcomharthaí, the meaning of the signs)
What does “comhartha” mean?
“Comhartha” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sign
- Something you can see or notice that shows, marks or represents something, such as a road sign or a written symbol.Also: mark, symbol, token, road sign.
3 other meanings: signal or symptom or indication
- 2signal
- A signal sent or received, for example a gesture or a radio, TV or mobile phone signal.Also: reception, gesture.
- 3symptom
- A sign in the body that shows someone has an illness.Also: sign of illness.
- 4indication
- Something that suggests what is happening or will happen, including an omen.Also: omen, portent, evidence.
Other Irish words for sign: fógra (notice), sínigh (sign), saighneáil (sign)
“Comhartha” with the article
The plural of sign in Irish is comharthaí. Here is comhartha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhartha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhartha, the Irish word for sign.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sign in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sign?
The Irish for sign is comhartha (pronounced “KOOR-huh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comharthaí. Depending on context it can also mean signal or symptom or indication.
How do you pronounce comhartha in Irish?
Comhartha is said like “KOOR-huh” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠhə/).
What is the plural of sign in Irish?
The plural of comhartha is comharthaí; with the article, na comharthaí means “the signs”. The genitive plural is comharthaí, as in brí na gcomharthaí (the meaning of the signs).
Does comhartha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhartha can mean sign, signal, symptom or indication, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhartha change to chomhartha or gcomhartha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhartha becomes mo chomhartha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhartha (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a sign of' something?
Use comhartha followed by the genitive: comhartha buíochais, a sign of thanks; mar chomhartha means 'as a sign'.
Is comhartha the word for a notice on a wall?
For a written notice fógra is usual; comhartha is a sign or symbol, e.g. comhartha bóthair, a road sign.
