HeyRuaHow to say “pot” in Irish
- Irish:
- corcán
- English:
- pot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-kawn” /ˈkoɾˠkɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- corcáin (pots)
- Genitive singular:
- corcáin, an chorcáin (e.g. clár an chorcáin, the lid of the pot)
- Genitive plural:
- corcán, na gcorcán (e.g. ag ní corcán, washing pots)
What does “corcán” mean?
- pot
- A large cooking pot, especially a flat-bottomed one used for boiling food.Also: cooking pot, stock pot, saucepan, boiler.
Other Irish words for pot: coire (cauldron), pota (pot), próca (jar)
“Corcán” with the article
The plural of pot in Irish is corcáin. Here is corcán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corcán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corcán, the Irish word for pot.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pot?
The Irish for pot is corcán (pronounced “KUR-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is corcáin.
How do you pronounce corcán in Irish?
Corcán is said like “KUR-kawn” (IPA /ˈkoɾˠkɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pot in Irish?
The plural of corcán is corcáin; with the article, na corcáin means “the pots”. The genitive plural is corcán, as in ag ní corcán (washing pots).
Why does corcán change to chorcán or gcorcán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corcán becomes mo chorcán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorcán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between corcán and pota?
Both mean a pot; pota is the general word, while corcán usually suggests a larger cooking pot or boiler. Both are widely used.
