HeyRuaHow to say “cremation” in Irish
- Irish:
- créamadh
- English:
- cremation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- créam, to cremate (ag créamadh, cremating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAY-muh” /ˈkɾʲeːmˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- créamtha, an chréamtha (e.g. costas an chréamtha, the cost of the cremation)
What does “créamadh” mean?
- cremation
- The burning of a dead body to ashes; it is the verbal noun of the verb créam (cremate).Also: cremating, burning of the dead.
“Créamadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, créamadh means cremating: it is the verbal noun of the verb créam (to cremate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Créamadh” with the article
Here is créamadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Créamadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using créamadh, the Irish word for cremation.
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Cremation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cremation?
The Irish for cremation is créamadh (pronounced “KRAY-muh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce créamadh in Irish?
Créamadh is said like “KRAY-muh” (IPA /ˈkɾʲeːmˠə/).
Does créamadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for créamadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does créamadh change to chréamadh or gcréamadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) créamadh becomes mo chréamadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcréamadh (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a crematorium?
A crematorium is créamatóiriam, the place where créamadh (cremation) is carried out.
How do I say 'to be cremated' in Irish?
Use the verb créam, for example 'créamadh é' means 'he was cremated'.
