HeyRuaHow to say “collar” in Irish
- Irish:
- coiléar
- English:
- collar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kil-AYR” /kɪˈlʲeːɾ/
- Plural:
- coiléir (collars)
- Genitive singular:
- coiléir, an choiléir (e.g. dath an choiléir, the colour of the collar)
- Genitive plural:
- coiléar, na gcoiléar (e.g. méid na gcoiléar, the size of the collars)
What does “coiléar” mean?
“Coiléar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- collar
- The part of a shirt, coat or dress that goes around the neck.Also: shirt collar, neckband.
2 other meanings:
- 2collar
- A band put around the neck of an animal such as a dog or horse.Also: dog collar, horse collar.
- 3collar
- A ring or band that holds or joins parts, as in machinery or building.Also: ring, band.
Other Irish words for collar: bóna (collar)
“Coiléar” with the article
The plural of collar in Irish is coiléir. Here is coiléar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coiléar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coiléar, the Irish word for collar.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Collar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collar?
The Irish for collar is coiléar (pronounced “kil-AYR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coiléir.
How do you pronounce coiléar in Irish?
Coiléar is said like “kil-AYR” (IPA /kɪˈlʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of collar in Irish?
The plural of coiléar is coiléir; with the article, na coiléir means “the collars”. The genitive plural is coiléar, as in méid na gcoiléar (the size of the collars).
Why does coiléar change to choiléar or gcoiléar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coiléar becomes mo choiléar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoiléar (eclipsis).
Is coiléar used for both clothing and animals?
Yes, coiléar covers both a shirt collar (coiléar léine) and a dog collar (coiléar madra).
