HeyRuaHow to say “weir” in Irish
- Irish:
- cora
- English:
- weir, rocky ridge across a river
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-uh” /ˈkɔɾˠə/
- Plural:
- coraí (weirs)
- Genitive singular:
- cora, na cora (e.g. bun na cora, the foot of the weir)
- Genitive plural:
- coraí, na gcoraí (e.g. tógáil na gcoraí, the building of the weirs)
What does “cora” mean?
“Cora” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- weir
- A low barrier built across a river to control the flow of water or to trap fish.Also: fish weir, dam, river barrier.
1 other meaning: rocky ridge across a river
- 2rocky ridge across a river
- A natural ridge of rock crossing a riverbed, sometimes used as a ford.Also: rocky ridge, ford, stepping stones.
Other Irish words for weir: damba (dam)
“Cora” with the article
The plural of weir in Irish is coraí. Here is cora after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cora” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cora, the Irish word for weir.
Other nouns in Irish
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Weir in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weir?
The Irish for weir is cora (pronounced “KUR-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coraí. Depending on context it can also mean rocky ridge across a river.
How do you pronounce cora in Irish?
Cora is said like “KUR-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠə/).
What is the plural of weir in Irish?
The plural of cora is coraí; with the article, na coraí means “the weirs”. The genitive plural is coraí, as in tógáil na gcoraí (the building of the weirs).
Does cora have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cora can mean weir or rocky ridge across a river, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cora change to chora or gcora?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cora becomes mo chora (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcora (eclipsis).
Is 'cora' the same as 'damba'?
Not quite: 'cora' is a weir, a low barrier water flows over, while 'damba' is a dam that holds water back.
