HeyRuaHow to say “crest” in Irish
- Irish:
- círín
- English:
- crest, flush
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-reen” /ˈciːɾʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- círíní (crests)
- Genitive singular:
- círín, an chírín (e.g. dearg an chírín, the red of the crest)
- Genitive plural:
- círíní, na gcíríní (e.g. cruth na gcíríní, the shape of the crests)
What does “círín” mean?
“Círín” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crest
- The comb or tuft of feathers on the head of a bird, such as a cock's comb.Also: comb, cockscomb, topknot, tuft.
3 other meanings: flush
- 2crest
- The top or ridge of a hill or of a wave.Also: ridge, summit, top of a wave.
- 3crest
- A heraldic emblem shown above a coat of arms.Also: heraldic crest, emblem.
- 4flush
- A redness that comes into the face, especially from anger or drink.Also: redness, high colour.
“Círín” with the article
The plural of crest in Irish is círíní. Here is círín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Círín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using círín, the Irish word for crest.
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Crest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crest?
The Irish for crest is círín (pronounced “KEE-reen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is círíní. Depending on context it can also mean flush.
How do you pronounce círín in Irish?
Círín is said like “KEE-reen” (IPA /ˈciːɾʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of crest in Irish?
The plural of círín is círíní; with the article, na círíní means “the crests”. The genitive plural is círíní, as in cruth na gcíríní (the shape of the crests).
Does círín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Círín can mean crest or flush, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does círín change to chírín or gcírín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) círín becomes mo chírín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcírín (eclipsis).
What does 'dul i gcírín a chéile' mean?
It means to fly at each other or fight fiercely, like cocks attacking each other's combs: chuaigh siad i gcírín a chéile.
Is 'círín' the word for a school or club badge?
For a heraldic crest 'círín' is used, but a badge or emblem is usually 'suaitheantas'.
