HeyRuaHow to say “koala” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóála
- English:
- koala
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-AW-luh” /koːˈaːlə/
- Plural:
- cóálaí (koalas)
- Genitive singular:
- cóála, an chóála (e.g. fionnadh an chóála, the koala's fur)
- Genitive plural:
- cóálaí, na gcóálaí (e.g. líon na gcóálaí, the number of koalas)
What does “cóála” mean?
- koala
- A tree-dwelling Australian marsupial with grey fur that feeds on eucalyptus leaves.Also: koala bear.
“Cóála” with the article
The plural of koala in Irish is cóálaí. Here is cóála after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóála” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóála, the Irish word for koala.
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Koala in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for koala?
The Irish for koala is cóála (pronounced “koh-AW-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóálaí.
How do you pronounce cóála in Irish?
Cóála is said like “koh-AW-luh” (IPA /koːˈaːlə/).
What is the plural of koala in Irish?
The plural of cóála is cóálaí; with the article, na cóálaí means “the koalas”. The genitive plural is cóálaí, as in líon na gcóálaí (the number of koalas).
Why does cóála change to chóála or gcóála?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóála becomes mo chóála (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóála (eclipsis).
Is a koala a bear in Irish?
No, it is simply called cóála; it is a marsupial (marsupach), not a béar, though English sometimes says koala bear.
