HeyRuaHow to say “bronze” in Irish
- Irish:
- cré-umha
- English:
- bronze
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kray-OO-uh” /ˈkʲɾʲeː ˌuːə/
- Genitive singular:
- cré-umha, an chré-umha (e.g. Ré an Chré-umha, the Bronze Age)
What does “cré-umha” mean?
- bronze
- A hard brown metal made by mixing copper and tin.Also: bronze metal, copper alloy.
“Cré-umha” with the article
Here is cré-umha after the article (an t-alt).
“Cré-umha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cré-umha, the Irish word for bronze.
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Bronze in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bronze?
The Irish for bronze is cré-umha (pronounced “kray-OO-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cré-umha in Irish?
Cré-umha is said like “kray-OO-uh” (IPA /ˈkʲɾʲeː ˌuːə/).
Does cré-umha have a plural?
No plural form is given for cré-umha in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cré-umha change to chré-umha or gcré-umha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cré-umha becomes mo chré-umha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcré-umha (eclipsis).
How do you say 'bronze medal' in Irish?
A bronze medal is 'bonn cré-umha', with 'bonn óir' for gold and 'bonn airgid' for silver.
What does 'cré-umha' literally mean?
It combines 'cré' (clay, earth) and 'umha' (copper, bronze); 'umha' on its own can also mean copper or bronze in older usage.
