HeyRuaHow to say “crannog” in Irish
- Irish:
- crannóg
- English:
- crannog, crow's nest, pulpit, hopper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROWN-ohg” /ˈkɾˠan̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- crannóga (crannogs)
- Genitive singular:
- crannóige, na crannóige (e.g. iarsmaí na crannóige, the remains of the crannog)
- Genitive plural:
- crannóg, na gcrannóg (e.g. tochailt na gcrannóg, the excavation of the crannogs)
What does “crannóg” mean?
“Crannóg” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crannog
- An ancient dwelling built on an artificial island in a lake or marsh, made largely of wood.Also: lake dwelling, lake-dwelling, artificial island.
3 other meanings: crow's nest or pulpit or hopper
- 2crow's nest
- A lookout platform high on the mast of a ship.Also: lookout, masthead platform.
- 3pulpit
- A raised wooden platform or stand, such as a pulpit in a church.Also: platform, rostrum.
- 4hopper
- A wooden box-like container, such as a hopper for grain or a frame for winding fishing line.Also: wooden vessel, bin, line frame.
“Crannóg” with the article
The plural of crannog in Irish is crannóga. Here is crannóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crannóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crannóg, the Irish word for crannog.
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Crannog in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crannog?
The Irish for crannog is crannóg (pronounced “KROWN-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is crannóga. Depending on context it can also mean crow's nest or pulpit or hopper.
How do you pronounce crannóg in Irish?
Crannóg is said like “KROWN-ohg” (IPA /ˈkɾˠan̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of crannog in Irish?
The plural of crannóg is crannóga; with the article, na crannóga means “the crannogs”. The genitive plural is crannóg, as in tochailt na gcrannóg (the excavation of the crannogs).
Does crannóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crannóg can mean crannog, crow's nest, pulpit or hopper, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crannóg change to chrannóg or gcrannóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crannóg becomes mo chrannóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrannóg (eclipsis).
Is the English word crannog borrowed from Irish?
Yes, English crannog comes from Irish crannóg, which is built on crann, meaning tree or wood.
