HeyRuaHow to say “bravery” in Irish
- Irish:
- crógacht
- English:
- bravery, hardiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROH-guhkht” /ˈkɾoːɡəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- crógachta, na crógachta (e.g. gníomh crógachta, an act of bravery)
What does “crógacht” mean?
“Crógacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bravery
- The quality of being brave and not giving in to fear.Also: courage, valour, fearlessness, courageousness.
“Crógacht” with the article
Here is crógacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Crógacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crógacht, the Irish word for bravery.
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Bravery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bravery?
The Irish for bravery is crógacht (pronounced “KROH-guhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean hardiness.
How do you pronounce crógacht in Irish?
Crógacht is said like “KROH-guhkht” (IPA /ˈkɾoːɡəxt̪/).
Does crógacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for crógacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does crógacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crógacht can mean bravery or hardiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crógacht change to chrógacht or gcrógacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crógacht becomes mo chrógacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrógacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between crógacht and misneach?
Misneach is the everyday word for courage or encouragement, used in phrases like 'bíodh misneach agat'. Crógacht stresses bravery shown in action, especially in danger.
What adjective is crógacht formed from?
It comes from the adjective cróga, meaning brave, as in 'fear cróga', a brave man.
