HeyRuaHow to say “bodybuilder” in Irish
- Irish:
- corpfhorbróir
- English:
- bodybuilder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-uhp-or-broh-ir” /ˈkɔɾˠəpˌɔɾˠəbˠɾˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- corpfhorbróirí (bodybuilders)
- Genitive singular:
- corpfhorbróra, an chorpfhorbróra (e.g. matáin an chorpfhorbróra, the bodybuilder's muscles)
- Genitive plural:
- corpfhorbróirí, na gcorpfhorbróirí (e.g. comórtas corpfhorbróirí, a bodybuilders' competition)
What does “corpfhorbróir” mean?
- bodybuilder
- A person who builds up their muscles through intensive weight training, often for competition.Also: body builder, muscleman, weightlifter.
“Corpfhorbróir” with the article
The plural of bodybuilder in Irish is corpfhorbróirí. Here is corpfhorbróir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corpfhorbróir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corpfhorbróir, the Irish word for bodybuilder.
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Bodybuilder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bodybuilder?
The Irish for bodybuilder is corpfhorbróir (pronounced “KUR-uhp-or-broh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is corpfhorbróirí.
How do you pronounce corpfhorbróir in Irish?
Corpfhorbróir is said like “KUR-uhp-or-broh-ir” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠəpˌɔɾˠəbˠɾˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of bodybuilder in Irish?
The plural of corpfhorbróir is corpfhorbróirí; with the article, na corpfhorbróirí means “the bodybuilders”. The genitive plural is corpfhorbróirí, as in comórtas corpfhorbróirí (a bodybuilders' competition).
Why does corpfhorbróir change to chorpfhorbróir or gcorpfhorbróir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corpfhorbróir becomes mo chorpfhorbróir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorpfhorbróir (eclipsis).
What is the word for the sport of bodybuilding?
The activity is 'corpfhorbairt', while the person who does it is a 'corpfhorbróir'.
