HeyRuaHow to say “currach” in Irish
- Irish:
- naomhóg
- English:
- currach
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “nay-VOHG” /n̪ˠeːˈwoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- naomhóga (currachs)
- Genitive singular:
- naomhóige, na naomhóige (e.g. maidí rámha na naomhóige, the oars of the currach)
- Genitive plural:
- naomhóg, na naomhóg (e.g. rás na naomhóg, the currach race)
What does “naomhóg” mean?
- currach
- A light, narrow traditional boat made of a wooden frame covered with tarred canvas, especially as used in Kerry and west Munster.Also: coracle, canoe, small boat, Curragh.
Other Irish words for currach: curach (currach)
“Naomhóg” with the article
The plural of currach in Irish is naomhóga. Here is naomhóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an naomhóg
the currach
No change after an
na naomhóga
the currachs
Plural: no change after na
“Naomhóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naomhóg, the Irish word for currach.
Chuamar amach chun an oileáin i naomhóg.
We went out to the island in a currach.
Tá an naomhóg tarraingthe suas ar an trá.
The currach is pulled up on the beach.
Bhí seisear fear ag iomramh na naomhóige.
Six men were rowing the currach.
Bíonn rásaí naomhóg ann gach samhradh.
There are currach races every summer.
Thóg m'athair mo naomhóg féin dom.
My father built my own currach for me.
Bhí na naomhóga go léir amuigh ag iascach.
All the currachs were out fishing.
Is fearr liom suí sa naomhóg ná sa bhád mór.
I prefer sitting in the currach to the big boat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Currach in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for currach?
The Irish for currach is naomhóg (pronounced “nay-VOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is naomhóga.
How do you pronounce naomhóg in Irish?
Naomhóg is said like “nay-VOHG” (IPA /n̪ˠeːˈwoːɡ/).
What is the plural of currach in Irish?
The plural of naomhóg is naomhóga; with the article, na naomhóga means “the currachs”. The genitive plural is naomhóg, as in rás na naomhóg (the currach race).
What is the difference between 'naomhóg' and 'curach'?
They refer to the same kind of boat: 'naomhóg' is the Kerry and Munster word, while 'curach' is used in Connacht and Donegal.
