HeyRuaHow to say “movement” in Irish
- Irish:
- corraí
- English:
- movement, agitation, anger, unsteadiness
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- corraigh, to move (ag corraí, moving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-ee” /ˈkɔɾˠiː/
- Genitive singular:
- corraithe, an chorraithe (e.g. ag cur corraithe ar dhaoine, stirring people up)
What does “corraí” mean?
“Corraí” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- movement
- The act of moving or stirring; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'corraigh'.Also: moving, stirring, motion.
3 other meanings: agitation or anger or unsteadiness
- 2agitation
- A state of excitement, emotion or disturbance of the mind.Also: excitement, emotion, stir, perturbation.
- 3anger
- Irritation or a flash of temper.Also: irritation, temper, annoyance.
- 4unsteadiness
- The state of being unsteady or shaky.Also: shakiness, instability.
Other Irish words for movement: gluaiseacht (movement), bogadh (moving)
“Corraí” as a verbal noun
After ag, corraí means moving: it is the verbal noun of the verb corraigh (to move). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Corraí” with the article
Here is corraí after the article (an t-alt).
“Corraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corraí, the Irish word for movement.
Other nouns in Irish
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Movement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for movement?
The Irish for movement is corraí (pronounced “KUR-ee”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean agitation or anger or unsteadiness.
How do you pronounce corraí in Irish?
Corraí is said like “KUR-ee” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠiː/).
Does corraí have a plural?
No plural form is given for corraí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does corraí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Corraí can mean movement, agitation, anger or unsteadiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does corraí change to chorraí or gcorraí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corraí becomes mo chorraí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorraí (eclipsis).
What does 'tháinig corraí air' mean?
It usually means he got angry or emotional, depending on context; 'corraí' covers both agitation and anger.
How does 'corraí' differ from 'gluaiseacht'?
'Gluaiseacht' is the general word for movement or a movement (e.g. a political one), while 'corraí' is the act of stirring and often implies emotion.
