HeyRuaHow to say “cranium” in Irish
- Irish:
- cráiniam
- English:
- cranium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAW-nee-um” /ˈkɾˠaːnʲiəmˠ/
- Plural:
- cráiniamaí (craniums)
- Genitive singular:
- cráiniam, an chráiniam (e.g. cnámha an chráiniam, the bones of the cranium)
- Genitive plural:
- cráiniamaí, na gcráiniamaí (e.g. tomhas na gcráiniamaí, the measurement of crania)
What does “cráiniam” mean?
- cranium
- The part of the skull that encloses the brain.Also: skull, braincase.
Other Irish words for cranium: cloigeann (skull)
“Cráiniam” with the article
The plural of cranium in Irish is cráiniamaí. Here is cráiniam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cráiniam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cráiniam, the Irish word for cranium.
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Cranium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cranium?
The Irish for cranium is cráiniam (pronounced “KRAW-nee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cráiniamaí.
How do you pronounce cráiniam in Irish?
Cráiniam is said like “KRAW-nee-um” (IPA /ˈkɾˠaːnʲiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of cranium in Irish?
The plural of cráiniam is cráiniamaí; with the article, na cráiniamaí means “the craniums”. The genitive plural is cráiniamaí, as in tomhas na gcráiniamaí (the measurement of crania).
Why does cráiniam change to chráiniam or gcráiniam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cráiniam becomes mo chráiniam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcráiniam (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cráiniam' and 'cloigeann'?
'Cráiniam' is the technical anatomical term for the braincase, while 'cloigeann' or 'blaosc' is the everyday word for skull.
