HeyRuaHow to say “chorister” in Irish
- Irish:
- córchantaire
- English:
- chorister
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHR-khan-tir-uh” /ˈkoːɾˌxan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- córchantairí (choristers)
- Genitive singular:
- córchantaire, an chórchantaire (e.g. guth an chórchantaire, the chorister's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- córchantairí, na gcórchantairí (e.g. éide na gcórchantairí, the choristers' robes)
What does “córchantaire” mean?
- chorister
- A person who sings in a choir, especially a church choir.Also: choir member, choirboy, chorus singer, choral singer.
“Córchantaire” with the article
The plural of chorister in Irish is córchantairí. Here is córchantaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Córchantaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using córchantaire, the Irish word for chorister.
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Chorister in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chorister?
The Irish for chorister is córchantaire (pronounced “KOHR-khan-tir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is córchantairí.
How do you pronounce córchantaire in Irish?
Córchantaire is said like “KOHR-khan-tir-uh” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˌxan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of chorister in Irish?
The plural of córchantaire is córchantairí; with the article, na córchantairí means “the choristers”. The genitive plural is córchantairí, as in éide na gcórchantairí (the choristers' robes).
Why does córchantaire change to chórchantaire or gcórchantaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) córchantaire becomes mo chórchantaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcórchantaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'córchantaire' and 'cór'?
'Cór' is the choir itself, while 'córchantaire' is an individual member who sings in it.
