HeyRuaHow to say “corbel” in Irish
- Irish:
- coirbéal
- English:
- corbel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-uh-bayl” /ˈkoɾʲəbʲeːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- coirbéil (corbels)
- Genitive singular:
- coirbéil, an choirbéil (e.g. cruth an choirbéil, the shape of the corbel)
- Genitive plural:
- coirbéal, na gcoirbéal (e.g. sraith na gcoirbéal, the row of corbels)
What does “coirbéal” mean?
- corbel
- A block of stone or wood projecting from a wall to support a beam, arch or shelf.Also: bracket, console, projecting stone.
“Coirbéal” with the article
The plural of corbel in Irish is coirbéil. Here is coirbéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coirbéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coirbéal, the Irish word for corbel.
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Corbel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corbel?
The Irish for corbel is coirbéal (pronounced “KOR-uh-bayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirbéil.
How do you pronounce coirbéal in Irish?
Coirbéal is said like “KOR-uh-bayl” (IPA /ˈkoɾʲəbʲeːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of corbel in Irish?
The plural of coirbéal is coirbéil; with the article, na coirbéil means “the corbels”. The genitive plural is coirbéal, as in sraith na gcoirbéal (the row of corbels).
Why does coirbéal change to choirbéal or gcoirbéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coirbéal becomes mo choirbéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoirbéal (eclipsis).
Is 'coirbéal' an everyday word?
No, 'coirbéal' is a technical term from architecture and stonework, used mainly when describing old buildings such as castles and churches.
