HeyRuaHow to say “Central Criminal Court” in Irish
- Irish:
- Príomh-Chúirt
- English:
- Central Criminal Court
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PREEV-khoortch” /ˈpɾʲiːvˌxuːɾʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- Príomh-Chúirte, na Príomh-Chúirte (e.g. breitheamh na Príomh-Chúirte Coiriúla, judge of the Central Criminal Court)
What does “Príomh-Chúirt” mean?
- Central Criminal Court
- In Ireland, the Príomh-Chúirt Choiriúil is the Central Criminal Court, the name the High Court takes when it tries serious criminal cases; the word is mostly met in that title.Also: Central Court, principal Court, Criminal Court.
“Príomh-Chúirt” with the article
Here is Príomh-Chúirt after the article (an t-alt).
“Príomh-Chúirt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Príomh-Chúirt, the Irish word for Central Criminal Court.
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Central Criminal Court in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Central Criminal Court?
The Irish for Central Criminal Court is Príomh-Chúirt (pronounced “PREEV-khoortch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Príomh-Chúirt in Irish?
Príomh-Chúirt is said like “PREEV-khoortch” (IPA /ˈpɾʲiːvˌxuːɾʲtʲ/).
Does Príomh-Chúirt have a plural?
No. Príomh-Chúirt is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Príomh-Chúirt change to Phríomh-Chúirt or bPríomh-Chúirt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Príomh-Chúirt becomes mo Phríomh-Chúirt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bPríomh-Chúirt (eclipsis).
How is Príomh-Chúirt different from Ard-Chúirt?
An Ard-Chúirt is the High Court; an Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil is the Central Criminal Court, the High Court when it hears serious criminal trials.
