HeyRuaHow to say “Korean” in Irish
- Irish:
- Cóiréis
- English:
- Korean
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-raysh” /ˈkoːɾʲeːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Cóiréise, na Cóiréise (e.g. foclóir Cóiréise, a Korean dictionary)
What does “Cóiréis” mean?
- Korean
- The Korean language, spoken in North and South Korea.Also: Korean language.
“Cóiréis” with the article
Here is Cóiréis after the article (an t-alt).
an Chóiréis
the Korean
Lenition: C becomes Ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cóiréis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Cóiréis, the Irish word for Korean.
Tá Cóiréis á foghlaim ag mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is learning Korean.
An bhfuil Cóiréis agat?
Do you speak Korean?
Labhraíonn sí Cóiréis go líofa.
She speaks Korean fluently.
Thosaigh mé ranganna Cóiréise inné.
I started Korean classes yesterday.
Tá an Chóiréis deacair ach suimiúil.
Korean is difficult but interesting.
Scríobh sé an litir i gCóiréis.
He wrote the letter in Korean.
Is múinteoir Cóiréise í m'aintín.
My aunt is a Korean teacher.
Other nouns in Irish
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Korean in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Korean?
The Irish for Korean is Cóiréis (pronounced “KOH-raysh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Cóiréis in Irish?
Cóiréis is said like “KOH-raysh” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲeːʃ/).
Does Cóiréis have a plural?
No. Cóiréis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Cóiréis change to Chóiréis or gCóiréis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Cóiréis becomes mo Chóiréis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCóiréis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Cóiréis and an Chóiré?
Cóiréis is the Korean language, while an Chóiré is the country Korea; a Korean person is Cóiréach.
