HeyRuaHow to say “system” in Irish
- Irish:
- córas
- English:
- system, arrangement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ruhs” /ˈkoːɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- córais (systems)
- Genitive singular:
- córais, an chórais (e.g. forbairt an chórais, the development of the system)
- Genitive plural:
- córas, na gcóras (e.g. forbairt na gcóras, the development of the systems)
What does “córas” mean?
“Córas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- system
- An organised set of parts, rules or methods that work together as a whole.Also: scheme, setup, network.
1 other meaning: arrangement
- 2arrangement
- An orderly arrangement or method of doing something.Also: method, order, organisation.
“Córas” with the article
The plural of system in Irish is córais. Here is córas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Córas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using córas, the Irish word for system.
Other nouns in Irish
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System in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for system?
The Irish for system is córas (pronounced “KOH-ruhs”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is córais. Depending on context it can also mean arrangement.
How do you pronounce córas in Irish?
Córas is said like “KOH-ruhs” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of system in Irish?
The plural of córas is córais; with the article, na córais means “the systems”. The genitive plural is córas, as in forbairt na gcóras (the development of the systems).
Does córas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Córas can mean system or arrangement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does córas change to chóras or gcóras?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) córas becomes mo chóras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóras (eclipsis).
How do I say 'solar system' in Irish?
The usual term is 'córas na gréine', literally 'the system of the sun'; the compound 'grianchóras' is also used.
Is 'córas' the same as 'modh'?
No: 'córas' is a whole system, while 'modh' is a method or way of doing something, as in 'modh oibre' (working method).
