HeyRuaHow to say “arrangement” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóiriú
- English:
- arrangement, repair, musical arrangement, dressing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cóirigh, to arrange (ag cóiriú, arranging)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-roo” /ˈkoːɾʲuː/
- Plural:
- cóirithe (arrangements)
- Genitive singular:
- cóirithe, an chóirithe (e.g. le linn an chóirithe, during the arranging)
- Genitive plural:
- cóirithe, na gcóirithe (e.g. leabhar cóirithe ceoil, a book of musical arrangements)
What does “cóiriú” mean?
“Cóiriú” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- arrangement
- The act of arranging, setting or putting something in order; verbal noun of the verb cóirigh.Also: arranging, setting, putting in order, dressing.
3 other meanings: repair or musical arrangement or dressing
- 2repair
- The act of mending or fixing something so it works again.Also: mending, fixing.
- 3musical arrangement
- A version of a piece of music arranged for particular voices or instruments.Also: arrangement, orchestration.
- 4dressing
- The act of dressing or attiring someone, or the preparing of food, a bed or a wound; also dress or attire itself.Also: attire, attiring, making a bed.
Other Irish words for arrangement: socrú (arrangement), eagar (arrangement)
“Cóiriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cóiriú means arranging: it is the verbal noun of the verb cóirigh (to arrange). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cóiriú” with the article
The plural of arrangement in Irish is cóirithe. Here is cóiriú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóiriú, the Irish word for arrangement.
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Arrangement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arrangement?
The Irish for arrangement is cóiriú (pronounced “KOH-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóirithe. Depending on context it can also mean repair or musical arrangement or dressing.
How do you pronounce cóiriú in Irish?
Cóiriú is said like “KOH-roo” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲuː/).
What is the plural of arrangement in Irish?
The plural of cóiriú is cóirithe; with the article, na cóirithe means “the arrangements”. The genitive plural is cóirithe, as in leabhar cóirithe ceoil (a book of musical arrangements).
Does cóiriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cóiriú can mean arrangement, repair, musical arrangement or dressing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cóiriú change to chóiriú or gcóiriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóiriú becomes mo chóiriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóiriú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cóiriú and deisiú?
Deisiú is the usual word for repairing or mending, while cóiriú covers arranging, setting in order and dressing, as well as fixing.
How do I say 'flower arranging' in Irish?
Use cóiriú bláthanna.
