HeyRuaHow to say “wrestling” in Irish
- Irish:
- coraíocht
- English:
- wrestling, struggle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-ee-ukht” /ˈkɔɾˠiəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- coraíochta, na coraíochta (e.g. cluiche coraíochta, a wrestling match)
What does “coraíocht” mean?
“Coraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wrestling
- The sport or activity of two people grappling and trying to throw each other to the ground.Also: wrestle, grappling.
1 other meaning: struggle
- 2struggle
- A hard physical or figurative struggle or contest against someone or something.Also: struggling, tussle, contest.
Other Irish words for wrestling: iomrascáil (wrestling)
“Coraíocht” with the article
Here is coraíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Coraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coraíocht, the Irish word for wrestling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wrestling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wrestling?
The Irish for wrestling is coraíocht (pronounced “KOR-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean struggle.
How do you pronounce coraíocht in Irish?
Coraíocht is said like “KOR-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠiəxt̪ˠ/).
Does coraíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for coraíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does coraíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coraíocht can mean wrestling or struggle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coraíocht change to choraíocht or gcoraíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coraíocht becomes mo choraíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoraíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coraíocht and iomrascáil?
Both mean wrestling; iomrascáil is the more common everyday word for the sport, while coraíocht also carries the sense of a struggle or tussle.
