HeyRuaHow to say “summarizing” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimriú
- English:
- summarizing, summary, syncope
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIM-ir-oo” /ˈkɪmʲəɾʲuː/
- Plural:
- coimrithe
- Genitive singular:
- coimrithe, an choimrithe (e.g. próiseas an choimrithe, the process of summarizing)
- Genitive plural:
- coimrithe, na gcoimrithe (e.g. tréimhse na gcoimrithe, the period of summarizing)
What does “coimriú” mean?
“Coimriú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- summarizing
- The verbal noun of the verb 'coimrigh': the act of summarizing or condensing something.Also: summarising, abridging, condensing, recapitulation.
2 other meanings: summary or syncope
- 2summary
- A short account giving the main points of something longer.Also: abstract, abridgement, synopsis.
- 3syncope
- In grammar, the loss of a vowel or syllable from the middle of a word, as in 'oscail' becoming 'osclaím'.Also: syncopation, contraction.
“Coimriú” with the article
The plural of summarizing in Irish is coimrithe. Here is coimriú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coimriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimriú, the Irish word for summarizing.
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Summarizing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for summarizing?
The Irish for summarizing is coimriú (pronounced “KIM-ir-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimrithe. Depending on context it can also mean summary or syncope.
How do you pronounce coimriú in Irish?
Coimriú is said like “KIM-ir-oo” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲəɾʲuː/).
What is the plural of summarizing in Irish?
The plural of coimriú is coimrithe; with the article, it is na coimrithe. The genitive plural is coimrithe, as in tréimhse na gcoimrithe (the period of summarizing).
Does coimriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coimriú can mean summarizing, summary or syncope, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coimriú change to choimriú or gcoimriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimriú becomes mo choimriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimriú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coimriú' and 'achoimre'?
'Achoimre' is the usual everyday word for a summary, while 'coimriú' is the verbal noun of 'coimrigh' and also the technical grammar term for syncope, as in 'coimriú focal'.
