HeyRuaHow to say “hornpipe” in Irish
- Irish:
- cornphíopa
- English:
- hornpipe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KORN-fee-puh” /ˈkoːɾˠn̪ˠˌfʲiːpˠə/
- Plural:
- cornphíopaí (hornpipes)
- Genitive singular:
- cornphíopa, an chornphíopa (e.g. céimeanna an chornphíopa, the steps of the hornpipe)
- Genitive plural:
- cornphíopaí, na gcornphíopaí (e.g. leabhar na gcornphíopaí, the book of the hornpipes)
What does “cornphíopa” mean?
- hornpipe
- A lively traditional dance tune in 4/4 time, or the step dance performed to it.Also: hornpipe dance, hornpipe tune.
“Cornphíopa” with the article
The plural of hornpipe in Irish is cornphíopaí. Here is cornphíopa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cornphíopa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cornphíopa, the Irish word for hornpipe.
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Hornpipe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hornpipe?
The Irish for hornpipe is cornphíopa (pronounced “KORN-fee-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cornphíopaí.
How do you pronounce cornphíopa in Irish?
Cornphíopa is said like “KORN-fee-puh” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠn̪ˠˌfʲiːpˠə/).
What is the plural of hornpipe in Irish?
The plural of cornphíopa is cornphíopaí; with the article, na cornphíopaí means “the hornpipes”. The genitive plural is cornphíopaí, as in leabhar na gcornphíopaí (the book of the hornpipes).
Why does cornphíopa change to chornphíopa or gcornphíopa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cornphíopa becomes mo chornphíopa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcornphíopa (eclipsis).
How is a cornphíopa different from a ríl or a port?
A cornphíopa (hornpipe) is usually slower with a dotted rhythm, a ríl is a fast reel, and a port is a jig in 6/8 time.
