HeyRuaHow to say “collie” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóilí
- English:
- collie
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-lee” /ˈkoːlʲiː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cóilí, an chóilí (e.g. eireaball an chóilí, the collie's tail)
What does “cóilí” mean?
- collie
- A collie is a breed of sheepdog, often used for herding sheep.Also: collie dog, sheepdog, border collie.
“Cóilí” with the article
Here is cóilí after the article (an t-alt).
an cóilí
the collie
No change after an
“Cóilí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóilí, the Irish word for collie.
Tá cóilí dubh agus bán ag m'uncail.
My uncle has a black and white collie.
Thiomáin an cóilí na caoirigh isteach sa pháirc.
The collie drove the sheep into the field.
Is é mo chóilí an madra is cliste ar an bhfeirm.
My collie is the smartest dog on the farm.
Bhí ainm an chóilí scríofa ar a coiléar.
The collie's name was written on its collar.
Cheannaigh siad cóilí óg ón bhfeirmeoir.
They bought a young collie from the farmer.
Rith an cóilí síos an cnoc i ndiaidh na gcaorach.
The collie ran down the hill after the sheep.
Is maith le cóilí a bheith ag obair.
A collie likes to be working.
Other nouns in Irish
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Collie in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collie?
The Irish for collie is cóilí (pronounced “KOH-lee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cóilí in Irish?
Cóilí is said like “KOH-lee” (IPA /ˈkoːlʲiː/).
Does cóilí have a plural?
No plural form is given for cóilí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cóilí change to chóilí or gcóilí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóilí becomes mo chóilí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóilí (eclipsis).
Is 'cóilí' the same as 'madra caorach'?
Not exactly: 'madra caorach' means any sheepdog, while 'cóilí' is the specific breed, the collie, which is a common type of 'madra caorach'.
