HeyRuaHow to say “sympathy” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhbhrón
- English:
- sympathy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-vrohn” /ˈkoːvˠɾˠoːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhbhróin, an chomhbhróin (e.g. cárta comhbhróin, sympathy card)
What does “comhbhrón” mean?
- sympathy
- A feeling of sorrow shared with someone, especially when expressing condolence after a death.Also: condolence, condolences, commiseration.
Other Irish words for sympathy: comhbhá (sympathy), báíocht (sympathy)
“Comhbhrón” with the article
Here is comhbhrón after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhbhrón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhbhrón, the Irish word for sympathy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “comhbhrón”
Sympathy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sympathy?
The Irish for sympathy is comhbhrón (pronounced “KOH-vrohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhbhrón in Irish?
Comhbhrón is said like “KOH-vrohn” (IPA /ˈkoːvˠɾˠoːnˠ/).
Does comhbhrón have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhbhrón in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhbhrón change to chomhbhrón or gcomhbhrón?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhbhrón becomes mo chomhbhrón (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhbhrón (eclipsis).
How do I say 'sorry for your loss' in Irish?
Common phrases are 'Is oth liom do thrioblóid' or 'Mo chomhbhrón leat', and to offer condolences is 'comhbhrón a dhéanamh le duine'.
What is the difference between comhbhrón and trua?
'Comhbhrón' is shared sorrow or condolence, typically after a death, while 'trua' is pity or compassion more generally.
