Cornet in Irish (Coirnéad): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for cornet?

The Irish for cornet is coirnéad (pronounced “KOR-nyayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirnéid.

Q: What is the plural of cornet in Irish?

The plural of coirnéad is coirnéid; with the article, na coirnéid means “the cornets”. The genitive plural is coirnéad, as in seinnteoirí coirnéad (cornet players).

How to say “cornet” in Irish

Irish:: coirnéad
English:: cornet
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KOR-nyayd” /ˈkoɾˠnʲeːdˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: coirnéid (cornets)
Genitive singular:: coirnéid, an choirnéid (e.g. fuaim an choirnéid, the sound of the cornet)
Genitive plural:: coirnéad, na gcoirnéad (e.g. seinnteoirí coirnéad, cornet players)

What does “coirnéad” mean?

cornet: A small brass musical instrument like a trumpet, played in brass bands.Also: brass instrument, horn.

“Coirnéad” with the article

The plural of cornet in Irish is coirnéid. Here is coirnéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an coirnéad

the cornet

No change after an

na coirnéid

the cornets

Plural: no change after na

“Coirnéad” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coirnéad, the Irish word for cornet.

Seinneann mo dheartháir an coirnéad sa bhanna.

My brother plays the cornet in the band.

Cheannaigh sí coirnéad nua inné.

She bought a new cornet yesterday.

Bhí fuaim an choirnéid le cloisteáil ar fud na sráide.

The sound of the cornet could be heard all along the street.

Tá ceithre choirnéad sa bhanna práis.

There are four cornets in the brass band.

Chaill mé mo choirnéad ar an mbus.

I lost my cornet on the bus.

Tá poll beag i gcoirnéad Sheáin.

There is a small hole in Seán's cornet.

Is maith liom ceol an choirnéid thar aon uirlis eile.

I like the cornet's music more than any other instrument.

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Cornet in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cornet?

The Irish for cornet is coirnéad (pronounced “KOR-nyayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coirnéid.

How do you pronounce coirnéad in Irish?

Coirnéad is said like “KOR-nyayd” (IPA /ˈkoɾˠnʲeːdˠ/).

What is the plural of cornet in Irish?

The plural of coirnéad is coirnéid; with the article, na coirnéid means “the cornets”. The genitive plural is coirnéad, as in seinnteoirí coirnéad (cornet players).

Why does coirnéad change to choirnéad or gcoirnéad?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coirnéad becomes mo choirnéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoirnéad (eclipsis).

Is 'coirnéad' the word for an ice-cream cone?

No, 'coirnéad' is the musical instrument; an ice-cream cone is usually 'cón' or 'cón uachtair reoite'.

Cornet in Irish (Coirnéad): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage