HeyRuaHow to say “turn” in Irish
- Irish:
- cor
- English:
- turn, state, reel, haul
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kur” /kɔɾˠ/
- Plural:
- cora (turns)
- Genitive singular:
- coir, an choir (e.g. géire an choir, the sharpness of the turn)
- Genitive plural:
- cor, na gcor (e.g. ag ceann na gcor, at the end of the turns)
What does “cor” mean?
“Cor” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- turn
- A turning or twisting movement, or a change in the course of events.Also: twist, turning, change.
3 other meanings: state or reel or haul
- 2state
- A condition or situation someone or something is in, as in phrases like 'ar aon chor'.Also: condition, situation, circumstance.
- 3reel
- A lively tune or a dance figure, especially a reel danced by several people.Also: lively air, dance, tune.
- 4haul
- A cast of a fishing net, or the catch brought in by one cast.Also: cast, catch.
Other Irish words for turn: cas (turn), tiontaigh (turn), casadh (turn), iompú (turning)
“Cor” with the article
The plural of turn in Irish is cora. Here is cor after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cor, the Irish word for turn.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Turn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turn?
The Irish for turn is cor (pronounced “kur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cora. Depending on context it can also mean state or reel or haul.
How do you pronounce cor in Irish?
Cor is said like “kur” (IPA /kɔɾˠ/).
What is the plural of turn in Irish?
The plural of cor is cora; with the article, na cora means “the turns”. The genitive plural is cor, as in ag ceann na gcor (at the end of the turns).
Does cor have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cor can mean turn, state, reel or haul, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cor change to chor or gcor?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cor becomes mo chor (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcor (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ar chor ar bith' and 'in aon chor'?
Both mean 'at all' in negative sentences, e.g. 'Níor chuala mé é in aon chor'. 'Ar chor ar bith' is more common in Ulster and Connacht, 'in aon chor' in Munster.
Is 'cor' the usual word for a turn in a road?
It can be used, but 'casadh' or 'lúb' is more usual for a bend in the road; 'cor' is common for a twist in events, as in 'cor sa scéal'.
