HeyRuaHow to say “cracker” in Irish
- Irish:
- craicear
- English:
- cracker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAK-er” /ˈkɾˠakəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- craicir (crackers)
- Genitive singular:
- craicir, an chraicir (e.g. blas an chraicir, the taste of the cracker)
- Genitive plural:
- craicear, na gcraicear (e.g. paicéad craicear, a packet of crackers)
What does “craicear” mean?
“Craicear” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cracker
- A thin, crisp, dry biscuit, usually eaten with cheese or butter.Also: cream cracker, biscuit, crispbread.
1 other meaning:
- 2cracker
- A paper tube that bangs when pulled apart, often used at Christmas.Also: Christmas cracker, party cracker.
“Craicear” with the article
The plural of cracker in Irish is craicir. Here is craicear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Craicear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craicear, the Irish word for cracker.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Cracker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cracker?
The Irish for cracker is craicear (pronounced “KRAK-er”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is craicir.
How do you pronounce craicear in Irish?
Craicear is said like “KRAK-er” (IPA /ˈkɾˠakəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of cracker in Irish?
The plural of craicear is craicir; with the article, na craicir means “the crackers”. The genitive plural is craicear, as in paicéad craicear (a packet of crackers).
Why does craicear change to chraicear or gcraicear?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craicear becomes mo chraicear (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraicear (eclipsis).
Is 'craicear' the same as 'briosca'?
Not quite: 'briosca' is a biscuit in general, usually sweet, while 'craicear' is a plain, dry savoury cracker or a Christmas cracker.
