HeyRuaHow to say “currach” in Irish
- Irish:
- curach
- English:
- currach, coracle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-ukh” /ˈkʊɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- curacha (currachs)
- Genitive singular:
- curaí, na curaí (e.g. rámh na curaí, the oar of the currach)
- Genitive plural:
- curach, na gcurach (e.g. rás na gcurach, the currach race)
What does “curach” mean?
“Curach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- currach
- A light traditional Irish boat made of a wooden or wicker frame covered with tarred canvas or hide, rowed with oars.Also: Curragh, coracle, canvas boat, rowing boat.
1 other meaning: coracle
- 2coracle
- A small round boat of wicker covered with hide, used in early times on rivers.Also: hide boat, skin boat.
“Curach” with the article
The plural of currach in Irish is curacha. Here is curach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Curach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using curach, the Irish word for currach.
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Currach in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for currach?
The Irish for currach is curach (pronounced “KUR-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is curacha. Depending on context it can also mean coracle.
How do you pronounce curach in Irish?
Curach is said like “KUR-ukh” (IPA /ˈkʊɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of currach in Irish?
The plural of curach is curacha; with the article, na curacha means “the currachs”. The genitive plural is curach, as in rás na gcurach (the currach race).
Does curach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Curach can mean currach or coracle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does curach change to churach or gcurach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) curach becomes mo churach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcurach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between curach and naomhóg?
Both are the same type of canvas boat; naomhóg is the usual word in Kerry and west Munster, while curach is used in Connacht and Donegal.
