HeyRuaHow to say “contrition” in Irish
- Irish:
- croíbhrú
- English:
- contrition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-vroo” /ˈkɾʲiːvˠɾˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- croíbhrú, an chroíbhrú (e.g. gníomh croíbhrú, act of contrition)
What does “croíbhrú” mean?
- contrition
- Deep, heartfelt sorrow and regret for wrongdoing, especially for sin.Also: remorse, repentance, heartbreak, sorrow for sin.
“Croíbhrú” with the article
Here is croíbhrú after the article (an t-alt).
an croíbhrú
the contrition
No change after an
“Croíbhrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croíbhrú, the Irish word for contrition.
Bhí croíbhrú mór air faoina ndearna sé.
He was deeply sorry for what he had done.
Dúirt sí an gníomh croíbhrú sa séipéal.
She said the act of contrition in the chapel.
Níor léirigh sé aon chroíbhrú sa chúirt.
He showed no remorse in court.
Is é an croíbhrú an chéad chéim chun maithiúnais.
Contrition is the first step towards forgiveness.
Labhair an sagart faoi chroíbhrú fírinneach.
The priest spoke about true contrition.
Tháinig croíbhrú uirthi nuair a chonaic sí a deora.
She was filled with remorse when she saw her tears.
D'fhoghlaim na páistí paidir an chroíbhrú ar scoil.
The children learned the prayer of contrition at school.
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Contrition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contrition?
The Irish for contrition is croíbhrú (pronounced “KREE-vroo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce croíbhrú in Irish?
Croíbhrú is said like “KREE-vroo” (IPA /ˈkɾʲiːvˠɾˠuː/).
Does croíbhrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for croíbhrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does croíbhrú change to chroíbhrú or gcroíbhrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croíbhrú becomes mo chroíbhrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroíbhrú (eclipsis).
How is croíbhrú different from aiféala?
Aiféala is ordinary regret, while croíbhrú is deep, heartfelt contrition, often in a religious sense, as in gníomh croíbhrú.
