HeyRuaHow to say “crankshaft” in Irish
- Irish:
- cromfhearsaid
- English:
- crankshaft
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROM-ar-sidj” /ˈkɾˠɔmˌaɾˠsˠədʲ/
- Plural:
- cromfhearsaidí (crankshafts)
- Genitive singular:
- cromfhearsaide, na cromfhearsaide (e.g. bearaingí na cromfhearsaide, the bearings of the crankshaft)
- Genitive plural:
- cromfhearsaidí, na gcromfhearsaidí (e.g. déantús na gcromfhearsaidí, the manufacture of crankshafts)
What does “cromfhearsaid” mean?
- crankshaft
- A rotating shaft in an engine that turns the up-and-down motion of the pistons into turning motion.Also: crank shaft, crank.
“Cromfhearsaid” with the article
The plural of crankshaft in Irish is cromfhearsaidí. Here is cromfhearsaid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cromfhearsaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cromfhearsaid, the Irish word for crankshaft.
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Crankshaft in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crankshaft?
The Irish for crankshaft is cromfhearsaid (pronounced “KROM-ar-sidj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cromfhearsaidí.
How do you pronounce cromfhearsaid in Irish?
Cromfhearsaid is said like “KROM-ar-sidj” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔmˌaɾˠsˠədʲ/).
What is the plural of crankshaft in Irish?
The plural of cromfhearsaid is cromfhearsaidí; with the article, na cromfhearsaidí means “the crankshafts”. The genitive plural is cromfhearsaidí, as in déantús na gcromfhearsaidí (the manufacture of crankshafts).
Why does cromfhearsaid change to chromfhearsaid or gcromfhearsaid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cromfhearsaid becomes mo chromfhearsaid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcromfhearsaid (eclipsis).
What is the connection between 'cromfhearsaid' and 'fearsaid'?
'Cromfhearsaid' is built from 'crom' (bent) and 'fearsaid' (shaft, axle), so it literally means a bent shaft. 'Fearsaid' on its own means an axle or spindle.
