HeyRuaHow to say “hip” in Irish
- Irish:
- corróg
- English:
- hip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-ohg” /ˈkɔɾˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- corróga (hips)
- Genitive singular:
- corróige, na corróige (e.g. cnámh na corróige, the hip bone)
- Genitive plural:
- corróg, na gcorróg (e.g. leithead na gcorróg, the width of the hips)
What does “corróg” mean?
- hip
- The part of the body on each side between the waist and the top of the leg.Also: haunch, hip joint.
Other Irish words for hip: cromán (hip)
“Corróg” with the article
The plural of hip in Irish is corróga. Here is corróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corróg, the Irish word for hip.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hip?
The Irish for hip is corróg (pronounced “KUR-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is corróga.
How do you pronounce corróg in Irish?
Corróg is said like “KUR-ohg” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of hip in Irish?
The plural of corróg is corróga; with the article, na corróga means “the hips”. The genitive plural is corróg, as in leithead na gcorróg (the width of the hips).
Why does corróg change to chorróg or gcorróg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corróg becomes mo chorróg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorróg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between corróg and cromán?
Both can mean hip; corróg is the usual everyday word for the hip, while cromán is often used for the hip bone or a horse's haunch.
