HeyRuaHow to say “sphere” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchruinneán
- English:
- sphere, globe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khrin-yawn” /ˈkoːxɾˠɪn̠ʲaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- comhchruinneáin (spheres)
- Genitive singular:
- comhchruinneáin, an chomhchruinneáin (e.g. dromchla an chomhchruinneáin, the surface of the sphere)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchruinneán, na gcomhchruinneán (e.g. toirt na gcomhchruinneán, the volume of the spheres)
What does “comhchruinneán” mean?
“Comhchruinneán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sphere
- A perfectly round solid shape, like a ball.Also: ball shape, orb.
1 other meaning: globe
- 2globe
- A round object or model shaped like a ball, especially one representing the earth.Also: sphere, spherical object.
Other Irish words for sphere: glób (globe)
“Comhchruinneán” with the article
The plural of sphere in Irish is comhchruinneáin. Here is comhchruinneán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhchruinneán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchruinneán, the Irish word for sphere.
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Sphere in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sphere?
The Irish for sphere is comhchruinneán (pronounced “KOH-khrin-yawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhchruinneáin. Depending on context it can also mean globe.
How do you pronounce comhchruinneán in Irish?
Comhchruinneán is said like “KOH-khrin-yawn” (IPA /ˈkoːxɾˠɪn̠ʲaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of sphere in Irish?
The plural of comhchruinneán is comhchruinneáin; with the article, na comhchruinneáin means “the spheres”. The genitive plural is comhchruinneán, as in toirt na gcomhchruinneán (the volume of the spheres).
Does comhchruinneán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhchruinneán can mean sphere or globe, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhchruinneán change to chomhchruinneán or gcomhchruinneán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchruinneán becomes mo chomhchruinneán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchruinneán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between comhchruinneán and cruinneog?
Comhchruinneán is the technical word for a sphere, used in geometry, while cruinneog is the usual word for a globe, such as a model of the earth.
