HeyRuaHow to say “cook” in Irish
- Irish:
- cócaire
- English:
- cook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-kur-uh” /ˈkoːkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- cócairí (cooks)
- Genitive singular:
- cócaire, an chócaire (e.g. hata an chócaire, the cook's hat)
- Genitive plural:
- cócairí, na gcócairí (e.g. cumann na gcócairí, the cooks' association)
What does “cócaire” mean?
- cook
- A person who prepares and cooks food, at home or as a job.Also: chef, kitchen cook.
“Cócaire” with the article
The plural of cook in Irish is cócairí. Here is cócaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cócaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cócaire, the Irish word for cook.
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Cook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cook?
The Irish for cook is cócaire (pronounced “KOH-kur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cócairí.
How do you pronounce cócaire in Irish?
Cócaire is said like “KOH-kur-uh” (IPA /ˈkoːkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of cook in Irish?
The plural of cócaire is cócairí; with the article, na cócairí means “the cooks”. The genitive plural is cócairí, as in cumann na gcócairí (the cooks' association).
Why does cócaire change to chócaire or gcócaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cócaire becomes mo chócaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcócaire (eclipsis).
What is the word for the activity of cooking?
The activity is 'cócaireacht', as in 'Is breá liom cócaireacht' (I love cooking); 'cócaire' is the person.
Is there an Irish proverb with 'cócaire'?
Yes: 'Is iomaí cócaire a mhilleann an brat', meaning too many cooks spoil the broth.
