HeyRuaHow to say “bending” in Irish
- Irish:
- cromadh
- English:
- bending, bend
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- crom, to bend (ag cromadh, bending)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUM-oo” /ˈkɾˠʊmˠə/
- Plural:
- cromthaí
- Genitive singular:
- cromtha, an chromtha (e.g. uillinn an chromtha, the angle of the bend)
- Genitive plural:
- cromthaí, na gcromthaí (e.g. líon na gcromthaí, the number of bends)
What does “cromadh” mean?
“Cromadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bending
- The verbal noun of the verb 'crom': the act of bending, stooping or bowing down.Also: stooping, bowing, crouching.
1 other meaning: bend
- 2bend
- A bent or curved shape, such as a stoop in the back or a bend in something.Also: stoop, curvature, inclination.
Other Irish words for bending: lúbadh (bending)
“Cromadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, cromadh means bending: it is the verbal noun of the verb crom (to bend). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cromadh” with the article
The plural of bending in Irish is cromthaí. Here is cromadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cromadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cromadh, the Irish word for bending.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bending in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bending?
The Irish for bending is cromadh (pronounced “KRUM-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cromthaí. Depending on context it can also mean bend.
How do you pronounce cromadh in Irish?
Cromadh is said like “KRUM-oo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠʊmˠə/).
What is the plural of bending in Irish?
The plural of cromadh is cromthaí; with the article, it is na cromthaí. The genitive plural is cromthaí, as in líon na gcromthaí (the number of bends).
Does cromadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cromadh can mean bending or bend, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cromadh change to chromadh or gcromadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cromadh becomes mo chromadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcromadh (eclipsis).
What does 'cromadh ar' mean?
'Cromadh ar rud' means setting about or starting something, as in 'chrom sé ar an obair', he set to the work.
