HeyRuaHow to say “crag” in Irish
- Irish:
- creig
- English:
- crag, rocky ground
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kreg” /kɾʲɛɟ/
- Plural:
- creaga (crags)
- Genitive singular:
- creige, na creige (e.g. barr na creige, the top of the crag)
- Genitive plural:
- creaga, na gcreaga (e.g. ag dreapadh creaga, climbing crags)
What does “creig” mean?
“Creig” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crag
- A steep, rugged rock or rocky outcrop, especially on a hillside.Also: rock, rocky outcrop, cliff.
1 other meaning: rocky ground
- 2rocky ground
- An area of bare, stony land where little grows.Also: stony land, rocky place.
Other Irish words for crag: carraig (rock)
“Creig” with the article
The plural of crag in Irish is creaga. Here is creig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Creig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using creig, the Irish word for crag.
Other nouns in Irish
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Crag in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crag?
The Irish for crag is creig (pronounced “kreg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is creaga. Depending on context it can also mean rocky ground.
How do you pronounce creig in Irish?
Creig is said like “kreg” (IPA /kɾʲɛɟ/).
What is the plural of crag in Irish?
The plural of creig is creaga; with the article, na creaga means “the crags”. The genitive plural is creaga, as in ag dreapadh creaga (climbing crags).
Does creig have more than one meaning?
Yes. Creig can mean crag or rocky ground, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does creig change to chreig or gcreig?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) creig becomes mo chreig (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcreig (eclipsis).
What is the difference between creig and carraig?
Carraig is the general word for a rock, while creig usually means a rugged crag or stony ground on a hillside.
