HeyRuaHow to say “choir” in Irish
- Irish:
- cór
- English:
- choir, chorus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kohr” /koːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- cóir (choirs)
- Genitive singular:
- cóir, an chóir (e.g. stiúrthóir an chóir, the conductor of the choir)
- Genitive plural:
- cór, na gcór (e.g. comórtas na gcór, the choir competition)
What does “cór” mean?
“Cór” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- choir
- An organised group of people who sing together, for example in a church or school.Also: chorus, singing group.
1 other meaning: chorus
- 2chorus
- A group of singers or performers who sing or speak together in a play, opera or show.Also: choral group.
“Cór” with the article
The plural of choir in Irish is cóir. Here is cór after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cór” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cór, the Irish word for choir.
Other nouns in Irish
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Choir in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for choir?
The Irish for choir is cór (pronounced “kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóir. Depending on context it can also mean chorus.
How do you pronounce cór in Irish?
Cór is said like “kohr” (IPA /koːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of choir in Irish?
The plural of cór is cóir; with the article, na cóir means “the choirs”. The genitive plural is cór, as in comórtas na gcór (the choir competition).
Does cór have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cór can mean choir or chorus, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cór change to chór or gcór?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cór becomes mo chór (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcór (eclipsis).
Is 'cór' related to 'cóir' meaning 'just' or 'proper'?
No. 'Cóir' as an adjective means 'just' or 'right', but 'cóir' is also the genitive and plural of 'cór', as in 'baill an chóir' (the members of the choir).
