HeyRuaHow to say “crew” in Irish
- Irish:
- criú
- English:
- crew, gang
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kroo” /kʲɾʲuː/
- Plural:
- criúnna (crews)
- Genitive singular:
- criú, an chriú (e.g. captaen an chriú, captain of the crew)
- Genitive plural:
- criúnna, na gcriúnna (e.g. baill na gcriúnna, members of the crews)
What does “criú” mean?
“Criú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crew
- A group of people who work together on a ship, boat, aircraft or other vehicle.Also: ship's crew, boat crew, aircrew.
1 other meaning: gang
- 2gang
- A group or band of people working or going about together, such as a team of workers.Also: team, band, squad.
Other Irish words for crew: gang (gang)
“Criú” with the article
The plural of crew in Irish is criúnna. Here is criú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Criú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using criú, the Irish word for crew.
Other nouns in Irish
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Crew in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crew?
The Irish for crew is criú (pronounced “kroo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is criúnna. Depending on context it can also mean gang.
How do you pronounce criú in Irish?
Criú is said like “kroo” (IPA /kʲɾʲuː/).
What is the plural of crew in Irish?
The plural of criú is criúnna; with the article, na criúnna means “the crews”. The genitive plural is criúnna, as in baill na gcriúnna (members of the crews).
Does criú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Criú can mean crew or gang, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does criú change to chriú or gcriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) criú becomes mo chriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcriú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'criú' and 'foireann'?
'Criú' is mainly a crew of a boat, ship or aircraft, while 'foireann' is a broader word for a team or staff, as in 'foireann peile' or 'foireann na scoile'.
