HeyRuaHow to say “cramp” in Irish
- Irish:
- crampa
- English:
- cramp, clamp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROWM-puh” /ˈkɾˠaumˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- crampaí (cramps)
- Genitive singular:
- crampa, an chrampa (e.g. pian an chrampa, the pain of the cramp)
- Genitive plural:
- crampaí, na gcrampaí (e.g. leigheas crampaí, a cure for cramps)
What does “crampa” mean?
“Crampa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cramp
- A sudden painful tightening of a muscle.Also: muscle cramp, spasm, stitch.
1 other meaning: clamp
- 2clamp
- A metal device, such as a cramp iron, used to hold things firmly together.Also: cramp iron, cramp.
Other Irish words for cramp: crupán (cramp)
“Crampa” with the article
The plural of cramp in Irish is crampaí. Here is crampa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crampa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crampa, the Irish word for cramp.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cramp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cramp?
The Irish for cramp is crampa (pronounced “KROWM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crampaí. Depending on context it can also mean clamp.
How do you pronounce crampa in Irish?
Crampa is said like “KROWM-puh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠaumˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of cramp in Irish?
The plural of crampa is crampaí; with the article, na crampaí means “the cramps”. The genitive plural is crampaí, as in leigheas crampaí (a cure for cramps).
Does crampa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crampa can mean cramp or clamp, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crampa change to chrampa or gcrampa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crampa becomes mo chrampa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrampa (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a muscle spasm?
Yes, 'freanga' is used for a twitch or spasm, but 'crampa' is the everyday word for a muscle cramp.
