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

1. 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

1. Lenited form of cóir.

Noun

chóir

1. 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.