HeyRuaHow to say “collection” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnuasach
- English:
- collection, gathering, hoard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-uh-sukh” /ˈkɾuəsəx/
- Plural:
- cnuasaigh (collections)
- Genitive singular:
- cnuasaigh, an chnuasaigh (e.g. eagarthóir an chnuasaigh, editor of the collection)
- Genitive plural:
- cnuasach, na gcnuasach (e.g. eagarthóirí na gcnuasach, the editors of the collections)
What does “cnuasach” mean?
“Cnuasach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- collection
- A set of things gathered together, such as stories, poems, songs or objects.Also: anthology, compilation, gathering.
2 other meanings: gathering or hoard
- 2gathering
- The act of gathering or collecting things; verbal noun of the verb cnuasaigh.Also: collecting, hoarding, foraging.
- 3hoard
- A store of things put aside or saved up.Also: store, savings, stockpile.
Other Irish words for collection: bailiúchán (collection), bailiú (collecting)
“Cnuasach” with the article
The plural of collection in Irish is cnuasaigh. Here is cnuasach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnuasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnuasach, the Irish word for collection.
Other nouns in Irish
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Collection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collection?
The Irish for collection is cnuasach (pronounced “KROO-uh-sukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnuasaigh. Depending on context it can also mean gathering or hoard.
How do you pronounce cnuasach in Irish?
Cnuasach is said like “KROO-uh-sukh” (IPA /ˈkɾuəsəx/).
What is the plural of collection in Irish?
The plural of cnuasach is cnuasaigh; with the article, na cnuasaigh means “the collections”. The genitive plural is cnuasach, as in eagarthóirí na gcnuasach (the editors of the collections).
Does cnuasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cnuasach can mean collection, gathering or hoard, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cnuasach change to chnuasach or gcnuasach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnuasach becomes mo chnuasach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnuasach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cnuasach and bailiúchán?
Both mean collection; cnuasach is the usual word for a literary collection such as cnuasach filíochta, while bailiúchán is common for collections of objects, though they overlap.
