HeyRuaHow to say “physical fitness” in Irish
- Irish:
- corpacmhainn
- English:
- physical fitness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-puk-wun” /ˈkɔɾˠpˠəkˌwənʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- corpacmhainne, na corpacmhainne (e.g. leibhéal corpacmhainne, level of physical fitness)
What does “corpacmhainn” mean?
- physical fitness
- The state of being physically fit and strong, especially through exercise.Also: fitness, physical strength, bodily fitness.
“Corpacmhainn” with the article
Here is corpacmhainn after the article (an t-alt).
“Corpacmhainn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corpacmhainn, the Irish word for physical fitness.
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Physical fitness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for physical fitness?
The Irish for physical fitness is corpacmhainn (pronounced “KOR-puk-wun”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce corpacmhainn in Irish?
Corpacmhainn is said like “KOR-puk-wun” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠpˠəkˌwənʲ/).
Does corpacmhainn have a plural?
No plural form is given for corpacmhainn in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does corpacmhainn change to chorpacmhainn or gcorpacmhainn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corpacmhainn becomes mo chorpacmhainn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorpacmhainn (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'corpacmhainn' and 'aclaíocht'?
'Corpacmhainn' is physical fitness as a state, while 'aclaíocht' usually means physical exercise or agility, as in 'aclaíocht a dhéanamh' (to exercise).
