HeyRuaHow to say “purple colour” in Irish
- Irish:
- corcra
- English:
- purple colour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-kruh” /ˈkoɾˠkɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- corcra, an chorcra (e.g. scáth an chorcra, the shade of the purple)
What does “corcra” mean?
- purple colour
- The colour purple, a colour between red and blue, used as a noun.Also: the colour purple, purple shade, violet colour.
“Corcra” with the article
Here is corcra after the article (an t-alt).
“Corcra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corcra, the Irish word for purple colour.
Other nouns in Irish
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Purple colour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for purple colour?
The Irish for purple colour is corcra (pronounced “KUR-kruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce corcra in Irish?
Corcra is said like “KUR-kruh” (IPA /ˈkoɾˠkɾˠə/).
Does corcra have a plural?
No plural form is given for corcra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does corcra have more than one meaning?
Corcra also has its own entry as an adjective meaning purple.
Why does corcra change to chorcra or gcorcra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corcra becomes mo chorcra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorcra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'corcra' and 'corcair'?
'Corcra' is the usual word for the colour purple, as noun or adjective, while 'corcair' is an older or literary noun meaning purple or purple dye.
