HeyRuaHow to say “crown” in Irish
- Irish:
- coróin
- English:
- crown, crown (monarchy), crown (coin), crown (of tooth)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-oan” /ˈkɔɾˠoːnʲ/
- Plural:
- corónacha (crowns)
- Genitive singular:
- corónach, na corónach (e.g. seoda na corónach, the crown jewels)
- Genitive plural:
- corónacha, na gcorónacha (e.g. luach na gcorónacha, the value of the crowns)
What does “coróin” mean?
“Coróin” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crown
- A circular ornamental headdress worn by a king or queen as a symbol of royal power.Also: diadem, royal crown.
3 other meanings: crown (monarchy) or crown (coin) or crown (of tooth)
- 2crown (monarchy)
- The authority of the monarch or the state ruled by a monarch.Also: crown, monarchy, sovereignty.
- 3crown (coin)
- A former coin, or the currency unit called crown or krone in some countries.Also: crown, krone, coin.
- 4crown (of tooth)
- The top part of a tooth, or an artificial cap fitted over a tooth.Also: crown, dental crown, tooth cap.
“Coróin” with the article
The plural of crown in Irish is corónacha. Here is coróin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coróin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coróin, the Irish word for crown.
Other nouns in Irish
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Crown in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crown?
The Irish for crown is coróin (pronounced “KUR-oan”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is corónacha. Depending on context it can also mean crown (monarchy) or crown (coin) or crown (of tooth).
How do you pronounce coróin in Irish?
Coróin is said like “KUR-oan” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠoːnʲ/).
What is the plural of crown in Irish?
The plural of coróin is corónacha; with the article, na corónacha means “the crowns”. The genitive plural is corónacha, as in luach na gcorónacha (the value of the crowns).
Does coróin have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coróin can mean crown, crown (monarchy), crown (coin) or crown (of tooth), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coróin change to choróin or gcoróin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coróin becomes mo choróin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoróin (eclipsis).
What does 'an Choróin Mhuire' mean?
It means the rosary, the Catholic prayer; the beads themselves are often called 'paidrín'.
How do I say 'crown jewels' in Irish?
Say 'seoda na corónach', using the genitive 'corónach'.
