Concert in Irish (Ceolchoirm): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for concert?

The Irish for concert is ceolchoirm (pronounced “KYOHL-khir-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceolchoirmeacha.

Q: What is the plural of concert in Irish?

The plural of ceolchoirm is ceolchoirmeacha; with the article, na ceolchoirmeacha means “the concerts”. The genitive plural is ceolchoirmeacha, as in sraith na gceolchoirmeacha (the concert series).

How to say “concert” in Irish

Irish:: ceolchoirm
English:: concert
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KYOHL-khir-im” /ˈcoːlˌxɪɾʲəmʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: ceolchoirmeacha (concerts)
Genitive singular:: ceolchoirme, na ceolchoirme (e.g. ticéid na ceolchoirme, tickets for the concert)
Genitive plural:: ceolchoirmeacha, na gceolchoirmeacha (e.g. sraith na gceolchoirmeacha, the concert series)

What does “ceolchoirm” mean?

concert: A public performance of music by musicians or singers in front of an audience.Also: gig, musical performance, recital.

“Ceolchoirm” with the article

The plural of concert in Irish is ceolchoirmeacha. Here is ceolchoirm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cheolchoirm

the concert

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na ceolchoirmeacha

the concerts

Plural: no change after na

“Ceolchoirm” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceolchoirm, the Irish word for concert.

An bhfuil tú ag dul chuig an gceolchoirm anocht?

Are you going to the concert tonight?

Is breá liom dul chuig ceolchoirmeacha.

I love going to concerts.

Bhí ceolchoirm iontach sa halla aréir.

There was a great concert in the hall last night.

Cheannaigh mé ticéad don cheolchoirm inné.

I bought a ticket for the concert yesterday.

Thosaigh an cheolchoirm ag a hocht a chlog.

The concert started at eight o'clock.

Bhí slua mór ag an gceolchoirm.

There was a big crowd at the concert.

Sheinn mo dheirfiúr ag ceolchoirm na scoile.

My sister played at the school concert.

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Concert in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for concert?

The Irish for concert is ceolchoirm (pronounced “KYOHL-khir-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceolchoirmeacha.

How do you pronounce ceolchoirm in Irish?

Ceolchoirm is said like “KYOHL-khir-im” (IPA /ˈcoːlˌxɪɾʲəmʲ/).

What is the plural of concert in Irish?

The plural of ceolchoirm is ceolchoirmeacha; with the article, na ceolchoirmeacha means “the concerts”. The genitive plural is ceolchoirmeacha, as in sraith na gceolchoirmeacha (the concert series).

Why does ceolchoirm change to cheolchoirm or gceolchoirm?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceolchoirm becomes mo cheolchoirm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceolchoirm (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'ceolchoirm' and 'coirm'?

'Ceolchoirm' means a concert, while 'coirm' on its own is an older word for a feast or party; 'ceolchoirm' is literally a music feast.

How do I say 'at the concert'?

Say 'ag an gceolchoirm' (or 'ag an cheolchoirm' in Ulster usage), for example 'Bhí mé ag an gceolchoirm.'

Concert in Irish (Ceolchoirm): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage