HeyRuaHow to say “coral” in Irish
- Irish:
- coiréal
- English:
- coral
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-ayl” /ˈkoɾʲeːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- coiréil, an choiréil (e.g. muince choiréil, a coral necklace)
What does “coiréal” mean?
- coral
- A hard pink, red or white substance formed in warm seas from the skeletons of tiny sea creatures.Also: coral reef, red coral.
“Coiréal” with the article
Here is coiréal after the article (an t-alt).
an coiréal
the coral
No change after an
“Coiréal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coiréal, the Irish word for coral.
Fásann coiréal i bhfarraigí te.
Coral grows in warm seas.
Tá an coiréal i mbaol mar gheall ar an téamh domhanda.
The coral is in danger because of global warming.
Cheannaigh sí muince choiréil ar a laethanta saoire.
She bought a coral necklace on her holidays.
Chonaiceamar iasc beag daite i measc an choiréil.
We saw small coloured fish among the coral.
Is ainmhithe bídeacha a dhéanann coiréal.
Coral is made by tiny animals.
Tá dath an choiréil an-álainn faoin uisce.
The colour of the coral is very beautiful underwater.
Ghearr mé mo chos ar phíosa coiréil.
I cut my foot on a piece of coral.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coral?
The Irish for coral is coiréal (pronounced “KOR-ayl”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce coiréal in Irish?
Coiréal is said like “KOR-ayl” (IPA /ˈkoɾʲeːlʲ/).
Does coiréal have a plural?
No plural form is given for coiréal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coiréal change to choiréal or gcoiréal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coiréal becomes mo choiréal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoiréal (eclipsis).
How do you say 'coral reef' in Irish?
A coral reef is 'sceir choiréil', with 'coiréal' in the lenited genitive after the feminine noun 'sceir'.
