HeyRuaHow to say “justice” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóir
- English:
- justice, arrangement, favourable wind, system
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kohr” /koːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- córacha (justices)
- Genitive singular:
- córa, na córa (e.g. lucht na córa, the people seeking justice)
- Genitive plural:
- córacha, na gcóracha (e.g. liosta na gcóracha, the list of the systems)
What does “cóir” mean?
“Cóir” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- justice
- Fair treatment or what is due to a person by right, as in getting justice.Also: equity, fair play, due.
3 other meanings: arrangement or favourable wind or system
- 2arrangement
- An arrangement, provision or means of getting something done, as in cóir taistil (means of travel).Also: provision, means, facilities, accommodation.
- 3favourable wind
- A fair or favourable wind for sailing.Also: fair wind, following wind.
- 4system
- An organised set of parts or a scheme, used in technical terms such as an chóir imshruthaithe (the circulatory system).Also: scheme, set.
Other Irish words for justice: breitheamh (judge), cothrom (fair play), ceartas (justice)
“Cóir” with the article
The plural of justice in Irish is córacha. Here is cóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóir, the Irish word for justice.
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Justice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for justice?
The Irish for justice is cóir (pronounced “kohr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is córacha. Depending on context it can also mean arrangement or favourable wind or system.
How do you pronounce cóir in Irish?
Cóir is said like “kohr” (IPA /koːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of justice in Irish?
The plural of cóir is córacha; with the article, na córacha means “the justices”. The genitive plural is córacha, as in liosta na gcóracha (the list of the systems).
Does cóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cóir can mean justice, arrangement, favourable wind or system, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cóir also has its own entry as an adjective meaning proper.
Why does cóir change to chóir or gcóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóir becomes mo chóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóir (eclipsis).
Is 'ba chóir' the noun?
No, in 'ba chóir dom imeacht' (I should leave), cóir is the adjective; the noun appears in phrases like 'cóir a fháil' (to get justice).
What is the difference between cóir and córas?
Córas is the usual word for a system; cóir means justice or provision and is used for system only in some technical terms.
