HeyRuaHow to say “cauldron” in Irish
- Irish:
- coire
- English:
- cauldron, corrie, whirlpool, crater
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-uh” /ˈkɪɾʲə/
- Plural:
- coirí (cauldrons)
- Genitive singular:
- coire, an choire (e.g. béal an choire, the mouth of the cauldron)
- Genitive plural:
- coirí, na gcoirí (e.g. déantóir na gcoirí, the maker of the cauldrons)
What does “coire” mean?
“Coire” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cauldron
- A large metal pot for boiling, especially one hung over a fire.Also: pot, boiler, vat.
3 other meanings: corrie or whirlpool or crater
- 2corrie
- A round hollow high on a mountainside, scooped out by ice.Also: cirque, dell, hollow.
- 3whirlpool
- A place in water where the current spins round in a circle.Also: eddy, vortex.
- 4crater
- A bowl-shaped pit, for example at the top of a volcano.Also: pit.
“Coire” with the article
The plural of cauldron in Irish is coirí. Here is coire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coire, the Irish word for cauldron.
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Cauldron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cauldron?
The Irish for cauldron is coire (pronounced “KIR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirí. Depending on context it can also mean corrie or whirlpool or crater.
How do you pronounce coire in Irish?
Coire is said like “KIR-uh” (IPA /ˈkɪɾʲə/).
What is the plural of cauldron in Irish?
The plural of coire is coirí; with the article, na coirí means “the cauldrons”. The genitive plural is coirí, as in déantóir na gcoirí (the maker of the cauldrons).
Does coire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coire can mean cauldron, corrie, whirlpool or crater, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coire change to choire or gcoire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coire becomes mo choire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoire (eclipsis).
What is Coire Breacáin?
Coire Breacáin is the famous legendary whirlpool, showing the sense 'whirlpool' of coire.
Is coire the same as coir?
No. Coir means a crime or fault, while coire is a cauldron or boiler.
