HeyRuaHow to say “chrysalis” in Irish
- Irish:
- crisilid
- English:
- chrysalis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRISH-il-ij” /ˈkɾʲɪʃəlʲɪdʲ/
- Plural:
- crisilidí (chrysalises)
- Genitive singular:
- crisilide, na crisilide (e.g. blaosc na crisilide, the shell of the chrysalis)
- Genitive plural:
- crisilidí, na gcrisilidí (e.g. forbairt na gcrisilidí, the development of the chrysalises)
What does “crisilid” mean?
- chrysalis
- The hard case in which a caterpillar changes into a butterfly or moth, or the insect at that stage.Also: pupa, cocoon, pupal case.
“Crisilid” with the article
The plural of chrysalis in Irish is crisilidí. Here is crisilid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crisilid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crisilid, the Irish word for chrysalis.
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Chrysalis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chrysalis?
The Irish for chrysalis is crisilid (pronounced “KRISH-il-ij”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is crisilidí.
How do you pronounce crisilid in Irish?
Crisilid is said like “KRISH-il-ij” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪʃəlʲɪdʲ/).
What is the plural of chrysalis in Irish?
The plural of crisilid is crisilidí; with the article, na crisilidí means “the chrysalises”. The genitive plural is crisilidí, as in forbairt na gcrisilidí (the development of the chrysalises).
Why does crisilid change to chrisilid or gcrisilid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crisilid becomes mo chrisilid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrisilid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'crisilid' and 'pupa'?
'Crisilid' is used especially for butterflies and moths, while 'pupa' is the general scientific term for the stage in any insect.
