chóir

See also: choir and chòir

Irish

Pronunciation

(Munster, Connacht) IPA^(key): /xoːɾʲ/
(Ulster) IPA^(key): /xɔːɾʲ/

Etymology 1

Adverbial use of cóir (“proximity”)

Adverb

chóir

nearly, almost
Synonyms: beagnach, de chóir

Tá sé chóir déanta. ― It is nearly done.

Tá mé chóir a bheith réidh. ― I am nearly ready.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

chóir

Lenited form of cóir.

Noun

chóir

Lenited form of cóir.

Further reading

Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977) “chóir”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN
Entries containing “chóir” in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm, 1959, by Tomás de Bhaldraithe.
Entries containing “chóir” in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.

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