HeyRuaHow to say “cooking” in Irish
- Irish:
- cócaireacht
- English:
- cooking, cuisine
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-kir-ukht” /ˈkoːkəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cócaireachta, na cócaireachta (e.g. leabhar cócaireachta, cookery book)
What does “cócaireacht” mean?
“Cócaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cooking
- The activity of preparing food by heating it; also the verbal noun used with 'ag' meaning cooking.Also: cookery, cook.
“Cócaireacht” with the article
Here is cócaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cócaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cócaireacht, the Irish word for cooking.
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Cooking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cooking?
The Irish for cooking is cócaireacht (pronounced “KOH-kir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean cuisine.
How do you pronounce cócaireacht in Irish?
Cócaireacht is said like “KOH-kir-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːkəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cócaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cócaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cócaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cócaireacht can mean cooking or cuisine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cócaireacht change to chócaireacht or gcócaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cócaireacht becomes mo chócaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcócaireacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am cooking' in Irish?
Use 'ag' with the verbal noun: 'Tá mé ag cócaireacht.' The verb itself is 'cócaráil', though 'ag cócaireacht' is very common.
What is the difference between cócaireacht and cócaire?
'Cócaireacht' is the activity of cooking, while 'cócaire' is the person, a cook.
