HeyRuaHow to say “contraction” in Irish
- Irish:
- crapadh
- English:
- contraction, cramp
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- crap, to shrink (ag crapadh, shrinking)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAP-oo” /ˈkɾˠapˠə/
- Plural:
- crapthaí (contractions)
- Genitive singular:
- craptha, an chraptha (e.g. neart an chraptha, the strength of the contraction)
- Genitive plural:
- crapthaí, na gcrapthaí (e.g. minicíocht na gcrapthaí, the frequency of contractions)
What does “crapadh” mean?
“Crapadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- contraction
- Crapadh is the verbal noun of the verb crap: the act of shrinking, contracting or drawing in.Also: shrinking, shrinkage, drawing in.
1 other meaning: cramp
- 2cramp
- A painful tightening or knotting of a muscle; also used of a puckering or wrinkling.Also: spasm, pucker, wrinkle.
“Crapadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, crapadh means shrinking: it is the verbal noun of the verb crap (to shrink). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Crapadh” with the article
The plural of contraction in Irish is crapthaí. Here is crapadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crapadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crapadh, the Irish word for contraction.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Contraction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contraction?
The Irish for contraction is crapadh (pronounced “KRAP-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crapthaí. Depending on context it can also mean cramp.
How do you pronounce crapadh in Irish?
Crapadh is said like “KRAP-oo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠapˠə/).
What is the plural of contraction in Irish?
The plural of crapadh is crapthaí; with the article, na crapthaí means “the contractions”. The genitive plural is crapthaí, as in minicíocht na gcrapthaí (the frequency of contractions).
Does crapadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crapadh can mean contraction or cramp, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crapadh change to chrapadh or gcrapadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crapadh becomes mo chrapadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrapadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'crapadh' and 'crampa'?
'Crampa' is the usual word for a muscle cramp, while 'crapadh' is more general: shrinking or contracting, though it can also mean a cramp.
