Body in Irish (Corp): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for body?

The Irish for body is corp (pronounced “kurp”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirp. Depending on context it can also mean corpse or main part.

Q: What is the plural of body in Irish?

The plural of corp is coirp; with the article, na coirp means “the bodies”. The genitive plural is corp, as in líon na gcorp (the number of bodies).

Q: Does corp have more than one meaning?

Yes. Corp can mean body, corpse or main part, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “body” in Irish

Irish:: corp
English:: body, corpse, main part
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “kurp” /kɔɾˠpˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: coirp (bodies)
Genitive singular:: coirp, an choirp (e.g. sláinte an choirp, health of the body)
Genitive plural:: corp, na gcorp (e.g. líon na gcorp, the number of bodies)

What does “corp” mean?

“Corp” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

body: The physical body of a person or animal, living or dead.Also: physical body, frame, torso.

2 other meanings: corpse or main part

2corpse: A dead body.Also: dead body, body.
3main part: The main or central part of something, such as a text, a building or a body of material.Also: body, bulk.

“Corp” with the article

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

an corp

the body

No change after an

na coirp

the bodies

Plural: no change after na

“Corp” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using corp, the Irish word for body.

Bíonn corp láidir ag snámhóirí maithe.

Good swimmers have strong bodies.

Bíonn an corp tuirseach tar éis na hoibre.

The body is tired after work.

Ní mór aire a thabhairt do shláinte an choirp.

You must look after the health of the body.

Fuair na gardaí dhá chorp ar an trá.

The guards found two bodies on the beach.

Bhí pian i mo chorp ar fad inné.

I had pain all over my body yesterday.

Tá an t-uisce go maith don chorp.

Water is good for the body.

Tugadh na coirp abhaile lena n-adhlacadh.

The bodies were brought home to be buried.

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Body in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for body?

The Irish for body is corp (pronounced “kurp”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirp. Depending on context it can also mean corpse or main part.

How do you pronounce corp in Irish?

Corp is said like “kurp” (IPA /kɔɾˠpˠ/).

What is the plural of body in Irish?

The plural of corp is coirp; with the article, na coirp means “the bodies”. The genitive plural is corp, as in líon na gcorp (the number of bodies).

Does corp have more than one meaning?

Yes. Corp can mean body, corpse or main part, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does corp change to chorp or gcorp?

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

What is the difference between 'corp' and 'colainn'?

'Corp' is the everyday word for the body, living or dead, while 'colainn' is more literary or religious, often contrasting flesh with spirit.

How is 'corp' used for emphasis?

Phrases like 'corp na fírinne' mean 'the very truth', and 'i gcorp an lae' means 'in the middle of the day'.

Body in Irish (Corp): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage