Index finger in Irish (Corrmhéar): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for index finger?

The Irish for index finger is corrmhéar (pronounced “KOR-vyayr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is corrmhéara.

Q: What is the plural of index finger in Irish?

The plural of corrmhéar is corrmhéara; with the article, na corrmhéara means “the index fingers”. The genitive plural is corrmhéar, as in barr na gcorrmhéar (the tips of the index fingers).

How to say “index finger” in Irish

Irish:: corrmhéar
English:: index finger
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KOR-vyayr” /ˈkoɾˠvʲeːɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: corrmhéara (index fingers)
Genitive singular:: corrmhéire, na corrmhéire (e.g. barr na corrmhéire, the tip of the index finger)
Genitive plural:: corrmhéar, na gcorrmhéar (e.g. barr na gcorrmhéar, the tips of the index fingers)

What does “corrmhéar” mean?

index finger: The finger next to the thumb, used for pointing.Also: forefinger, pointing finger, first finger.

“Corrmhéar” with the article

The plural of index finger in Irish is corrmhéara. Here is corrmhéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chorrmhéar

the index finger

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na corrmhéara

the index fingers

Plural: no change after na

“Corrmhéar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using corrmhéar, the Irish word for index finger.

Ghearr mé mo chorrmhéar leis an scian.

I cut my index finger with the knife.

Shín sé a chorrmhéar i dtreo an dorais.

He pointed his forefinger towards the door.

Tá fáinne ar a corrmhéar.

She has a ring on her index finger.

Bhrúigh sí an cnaipe leis an gcorrmhéar.

She pressed the button with her index finger.

Tá ionga na corrmhéire briste.

The nail of the index finger is broken.

Clóscríobhann sé lena dhá chorrmhéar amháin.

He types with only his two index fingers.

Tá pian i mo chorrmhéar ó mhaidin.

I have had a pain in my index finger since morning.

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Index finger in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for index finger?

The Irish for index finger is corrmhéar (pronounced “KOR-vyayr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is corrmhéara.

How do you pronounce corrmhéar in Irish?

Corrmhéar is said like “KOR-vyayr” (IPA /ˈkoɾˠvʲeːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of index finger in Irish?

The plural of corrmhéar is corrmhéara; with the article, na corrmhéara means “the index fingers”. The genitive plural is corrmhéar, as in barr na gcorrmhéar (the tips of the index fingers).

Why does corrmhéar change to chorrmhéar or gcorrmhéar?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corrmhéar becomes mo chorrmhéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorrmhéar (eclipsis).

How do I name the other fingers in Irish?

The thumb is ordóg, the index finger corrmhéar, the middle finger méar fhada, the ring finger méar an fháinne and the little finger lúidín.

Index finger in Irish (Corrmhéar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage