Body image in Irish (Corpíomhá): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for body image?

The Irish for body image is corpíomhá (pronounced “KUR-pee-uh-vaw”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is corpíomhánna.

Q: What is the plural of body image in Irish?

The plural of corpíomhá is corpíomhánna; with the article, na corpíomhánna means “the body images”. The genitive plural is corpíomhánna, as in staidéar ar chorpíomhánna déagóirí (a study of teenagers' body images).

How to say “body image” in Irish

Irish:: corpíomhá
English:: body image
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KUR-pee-uh-vaw” /ˈkɔɾˠpˠiːmˠaː/

Various forms

Plural:: corpíomhánna (body images)
Genitive singular:: corpíomhá, na corpíomhá (e.g. fadhbanna corpíomhá, body image problems)
Genitive plural:: corpíomhánna, na gcorpíomhánna (e.g. staidéar ar chorpíomhánna déagóirí, a study of teenagers' body images)

What does “corpíomhá” mean?

body image: The way a person sees and feels about their own body and how it looks.Also: self-image of body, body perception.

“Corpíomhá” with the article

The plural of body image in Irish is corpíomhánna. Here is corpíomhá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chorpíomhá

the body image

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na corpíomhánna

the body images

Plural: no change after na

“Corpíomhá” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using corpíomhá, the Irish word for body image.

Tá corpíomhá dhearfach tábhachtach do dhaoine óga.

A positive body image is important for young people.

Bíonn tionchar ag na meáin ar an gcorpíomhá.

The media influence body image.

Tá sí ag streachailt lena corpíomhá le fada.

She has been struggling with her body image for a long time.

Labhair an múinteoir faoi cheist na corpíomhá sa rang.

The teacher talked about the issue of body image in class.

Níl mo chorpíomhá go maith faoi láthair.

My body image isn't good at the moment.

Bíonn corpíomhánna diúltacha coitianta i measc déagóirí.

Negative body images are common among teenagers.

Cuireann na meáin sóisialta brú ar chorpíomhá na n-óg.

Social media puts pressure on young people's body image.

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Body image in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for body image?

The Irish for body image is corpíomhá (pronounced “KUR-pee-uh-vaw”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is corpíomhánna.

How do you pronounce corpíomhá in Irish?

Corpíomhá is said like “KUR-pee-uh-vaw” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠpˠiːmˠaː/).

What is the plural of body image in Irish?

The plural of corpíomhá is corpíomhánna; with the article, na corpíomhánna means “the body images”. The genitive plural is corpíomhánna, as in staidéar ar chorpíomhánna déagóirí (a study of teenagers' body images).

Why does corpíomhá change to chorpíomhá or gcorpíomhá?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corpíomhá becomes mo chorpíomhá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorpíomhá (eclipsis).

How is 'corpíomhá' different from 'féiníomhá'?

'Corpíomhá' is specifically how you see your body, while 'féiníomhá' is your overall self-image.

Body image in Irish (Corpíomhá): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage