HeyRuaHow to say “Cornish” in Irish
- Irish:
- Coirnis
- English:
- Cornish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-nish” /ˈkoːɾˠnʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Coirnise, na Coirnise (e.g. foclóir Coirnise, a Cornish dictionary)
What does “Coirnis” mean?
- Cornish
- The Cornish language, the Celtic language of Cornwall in south-west England.Also: Cornish language, kernewek.
“Coirnis” with the article
Here is Coirnis after the article (an t-alt).
an Choirnis
the Cornish
Lenition: C becomes Ch after an (feminine noun)
“Coirnis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Coirnis, the Irish word for Cornish.
Is teanga Cheilteach í an Choirnis.
Cornish is a Celtic language.
Tá Coirnis á foghlaim aici le bliain.
She has been learning Cornish for a year.
Labhraítear an Choirnis i gCorn na Breataine.
Cornish is spoken in Cornwall.
Tá gaol gairid idir an Choirnis agus an Bhriotáinis.
Cornish and Breton are closely related.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar gramadaí Coirnise inné.
I bought a Cornish grammar book yesterday.
An bhfuil aon Choirnis agat?
Do you speak any Cornish?
Tá athbheochan na Coirnise ag dul ar aghaidh go maith.
The revival of Cornish is going well.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cornish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Cornish?
The Irish for Cornish is Coirnis (pronounced “KOR-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Coirnis in Irish?
Coirnis is said like “KOR-nish” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠnʲɪʃ/).
Does Coirnis have a plural?
No. Coirnis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Coirnis change to Choirnis or gCoirnis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Coirnis becomes mo Choirnis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCoirnis (eclipsis).
Why is it 'an Choirnis' and not 'Coirnis' in some sentences?
Language names are feminine and usually take the article in Irish, so 'an Choirnis' is lenited, just like 'an Ghaeilge' and 'an Bhreatnais'.
What is the Irish for Cornwall?
Cornwall is 'Corn na Breataine' (or simply 'Corn'), and the language spoken there is 'Coirnis'.
