HeyRuaHow to say “agitation” in Irish
- Irish:
- corraíl
- English:
- agitation, unrest, movement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-ee-il” /ˈkɔɾˠiːlʲ/
- Plural:
- corraíolacha (agitations)
- Genitive singular:
- corraíola, na corraíola (e.g. lár na corraíola, the middle of the commotion)
- Genitive plural:
- corraíolacha, na gcorraíolacha (e.g. tréimhse na gcorraíolacha, the period of the upheavals)
What does “corraíl” mean?
“Corraíl” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- agitation
- A state of excitement, disturbance or emotional upset.Also: excitement, commotion, emotion, stir.
2 other meanings: unrest or movement
- 2unrest
- Disturbance or turmoil among people, such as political or social unrest.Also: turmoil, upheaval, disturbance.
- 3movement
- Motion or stirring, for example of the sea or of a person.Also: stirring, motion, choppiness.
“Corraíl” with the article
The plural of agitation in Irish is corraíolacha. Here is corraíl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corraíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corraíl, the Irish word for agitation.
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Agitation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for agitation?
The Irish for agitation is corraíl (pronounced “KOR-ee-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is corraíolacha. Depending on context it can also mean unrest or movement.
How do you pronounce corraíl in Irish?
Corraíl is said like “KOR-ee-il” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠiːlʲ/).
What is the plural of agitation in Irish?
The plural of corraíl is corraíolacha; with the article, na corraíolacha means “the agitations”. The genitive plural is corraíolacha, as in tréimhse na gcorraíolacha (the period of the upheavals).
Does corraíl have more than one meaning?
Yes. Corraíl can mean agitation, unrest or movement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does corraíl change to chorraíl or gcorraíl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corraíl becomes mo chorraíl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorraíl (eclipsis).
How do I say someone was moved or upset?
You can say 'Tháinig corraíl air' (he became agitated or emotional). The related verb is 'corraigh', to move or stir.
