HeyRuaHow to say “physical education” in Irish
- Irish:
- corpoiliúint
- English:
- physical education
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-puh-lyoon-y” /ˈkɔɾˠpˠɪlʲuːnʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- corpoiliúna, na corpoiliúna (e.g. rang corpoiliúna, physical education class)
What does “corpoiliúint” mean?
- physical education
- Training and exercise of the body, especially as a school subject.Also: pe, physical training, pt, gym class.
Other Irish words for physical education: corpoideachas (physical education)
“Corpoiliúint” with the article
Here is corpoiliúint after the article (an t-alt).
“Corpoiliúint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corpoiliúint, the Irish word for physical education.
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Physical education in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for physical education?
The Irish for physical education is corpoiliúint (pronounced “KUR-puh-lyoon-y”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce corpoiliúint in Irish?
Corpoiliúint is said like “KUR-puh-lyoon-y” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠpˠɪlʲuːnʲ/).
Does corpoiliúint have a plural?
No plural form is given for corpoiliúint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does corpoiliúint change to chorpoiliúint or gcorpoiliúint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corpoiliúint becomes mo chorpoiliúint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorpoiliúint (eclipsis).
Is corpoiliúint the same as aclaíocht?
Not quite: corpoiliúint is physical education as a subject or training, while aclaíocht means exercise or gymnastics in general.
