HeyRuaHow to say “sympathy” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhbhá
- English:
- sympathy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-vaw” /ˈkoːvˠaː/
- Genitive singular:
- comhbhá, na comhbhá (e.g. léiriú comhbhá, an expression of sympathy)
What does “comhbhá” mean?
- sympathy
- A feeling of fellow-feeling, sympathy or solidarity with another person or cause.Also: fellow feeling, solidarity, empathy, compassion.
Other Irish words for sympathy: comhbhrón (sympathy), báíocht (sympathy)
“Comhbhá” with the article
Here is comhbhá after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhbhá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhbhá, the Irish word for sympathy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sympathy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sympathy?
The Irish for sympathy is comhbhá (pronounced “KOH-vaw”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce comhbhá in Irish?
Comhbhá is said like “KOH-vaw” (IPA /ˈkoːvˠaː/).
Does comhbhá have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhbhá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhbhá change to chomhbhá or gcomhbhá?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhbhá becomes mo chomhbhá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhbhá (eclipsis).
Is comhbhá the word for sympathy at a funeral?
No, condolences are usually comhbhrón, as in 'Tá comhbhrón orm leat'. Comhbhá is sympathy in the sense of fellow-feeling or support for someone's cause.
