HeyRuaHow to say “cork” in Irish
- Irish:
- corc
- English:
- cork, float
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kurk” /kɔɾˠk/
- Plural:
- coirc (corks)
- Genitive singular:
- coirc, an choirc (e.g. blas an choirc, the taste of the cork)
- Genitive plural:
- corc, na gcorc (e.g. mála na gcorc, the bag of corks)
What does “corc” mean?
“Corc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cork
- A stopper for a bottle, usually made of cork.Also: stopper, bottle cork.
2 other meanings: float
- 2cork
- The light, spongy bark of the cork oak, used as a material.Also: cork bark.
- 3float
- A cork float used on a fishing line or net.Also: cork float, bob.
“Corc” with the article
The plural of cork in Irish is coirc. Here is corc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corc, the Irish word for cork.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cork in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cork?
The Irish for cork is corc (pronounced “kurk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirc. Depending on context it can also mean float.
How do you pronounce corc in Irish?
Corc is said like “kurk” (IPA /kɔɾˠk/).
What is the plural of cork in Irish?
The plural of corc is coirc; with the article, na coirc means “the corks”. The genitive plural is corc, as in mála na gcorc (the bag of corks).
Does corc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Corc can mean cork or float, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does corc change to chorc or gcorc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corc becomes mo chorc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorc (eclipsis).
Is 'corc' the same as the county Cork?
No. The county is 'Corcaigh' (genitive 'Chorcaí'), while 'corc' is the material or bottle stopper.
How do I say corkscrew in Irish?
The usual word is 'corcscriú', and 'tarraingeán coirc' is also used.
