sos comhraic
/sˠɔsˠ ˈkoːɾˠɪc/word by word
The English word 'truce' is translated into Irish as sos comhraic.
sos comhraic refers to an agreement between opposed parties, a truce.
Meaning: agreement between opposed parties (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a noun phrase where the adjective comhraic follows the noun sos.
How do you pronounce it?
/sˠɔsˠ ˈkoːɾˠɪc/
Did you know?
- The word sos shares an ancient root with the English word 'sit', suggesting the concept of a truce is to 'sit down' or 'stay put'.
- The term sos is used in modern Irish not just for war, but as a common word for a 'break' or 'rest' during a workday or school day.
- The word comhraic relates to the idea of an encounter, which can imply both a peaceful meeting and a clash.
Example conversation
Cian and Saoirse are arguing about housework.
- CianStop an argóint seo, le do thoil.Stop this argument, please.
- SaoirseNí stopfaidh mé go dtí go n-éireoidh tú.I won't stop until you do.
- CianAn gceistíonn tú sos comhraic anois, a Saoirse?Are you suggesting a truce now, Saoirse?
- SaoirseTáim, ach caithfidh tú an t-uisce a chur amach.I am, but you have to put the water out.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sos, comhraic) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comhraic, sos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
