HeyRuaHow to say “succession” in Irish
- Irish:
- comharbas
- English:
- succession
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ruh-bus” /ˈkoːɾˠəbˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- comharbais, an chomharbais (e.g. dlí an chomharbais, the law of succession)
What does “comharbas” mean?
- succession
- The act or right of following someone in an office, title or position, or of inheriting their property.Also: inheritance, heirship, successorship.
“Comharbas” with the article
Here is comharbas after the article (an t-alt).
an comharbas
the succession
No change after an
“Comharbas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comharbas, the Irish word for succession.
Bhí conspóid faoin gcomharbas tar éis bhás an rí.
There was a dispute about the succession after the king's death.
Is ceist chasta é comharbas na talún.
Succession to the land is a complicated question.
Tá comharbas ag an mac is sine.
The eldest son has the right of succession.
Phléigh siad cearta comharbais sa chúirt.
They discussed succession rights in court.
Socraíodh an comharbas roimh ré.
The succession was settled in advance.
Bhí sé an chéad duine i líne an chomharbais.
He was first in the line of succession.
Ní raibh aon chomharbas soiléir ann.
There was no clear succession.
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Succession in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for succession?
The Irish for succession is comharbas (pronounced “KOH-ruh-bus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comharbas in Irish?
Comharbas is said like “KOH-ruh-bus” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠəbˠəsˠ/).
Does comharbas have a plural?
No plural form is given for comharbas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comharbas change to chomharbas or gcomharbas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comharbas becomes mo chomharbas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomharbas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'comharbas' and 'comharba'?
'Comharba' is the person, a successor or heir, while 'comharbas' is the succession itself, the right or act of succeeding.
