HeyRuaHow to say “Korean” in Irish
- Irish:
- Cóiréach
- English:
- Korean
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ray-akh” /ˈkoːɾʲeːəx/
- Plural:
- Cóiréigh (Koreans)
- Genitive singular:
- Cóiréigh, an Chóiréigh (e.g. teach an Chóiréigh, the Korean's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Cóiréach, na gCóiréach (e.g. cultúr na gCóiréach, the culture of the Koreans)
What does “Cóiréach” mean?
- Korean
- A person from Korea, or a person of Korean descent.Also: Korean person, native of Korea.
“Cóiréach” with the article
The plural of Korean in Irish is Cóiréigh. Here is Cóiréach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóiréach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Cóiréach, the Irish word for Korean.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Korean in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Korean?
The Irish for Korean is Cóiréach (pronounced “KOH-ray-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Cóiréigh.
How do you pronounce Cóiréach in Irish?
Cóiréach is said like “KOH-ray-akh” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲeːəx/).
What is the plural of Korean in Irish?
The plural of Cóiréach is Cóiréigh; with the article, na Cóiréigh means “the Koreans”. The genitive plural is Cóiréach, as in cultúr na gCóiréach (the culture of the Koreans).
Why does Cóiréach change to Chóiréach or gCóiréach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Cóiréach becomes mo Chóiréach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCóiréach (eclipsis).
What is the word for the Korean language?
The language is 'Cóiréis', while 'Cóiréach' means a Korean person; the country is 'an Chóiré'.
Can 'Cóiréach' be used as an adjective?
Yes, 'Cóiréach' is also the adjective 'Korean', as in 'bia Cóiréach' (Korean food).
