HeyRuaHow to say “cricket” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruicéad
- English:
- cricket
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIK-ayd” /ˈkɾʲɪceːd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cruicéid, an chruicéid (e.g. cluiche cruicéid, a game of cricket)
What does “cruicéad” mean?
- cricket
- A bat-and-ball game played by two teams of eleven on a large grass field with wickets.Also: cricket game, game of cricket.
“Cruicéad” with the article
Here is cruicéad after the article (an t-alt).
an cruicéad
the cricket
No change after an
“Cruicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruicéad, the Irish word for cricket.
Imríonn mo dheartháir cruicéad gach samhradh.
My brother plays cricket every summer.
Is maith liom an cruicéad a fheiceáil ar an teilifís.
I like watching cricket on television.
Bhí cluiche cruicéid ar siúl sa pháirc inné.
There was a cricket match on in the park yesterday.
Cheannaigh sé bata cruicéid nua.
He bought a new cricket bat.
Tá an cruicéad an-choitianta san India.
Cricket is very popular in India.
Ní thuigim rialacha an chruicéid ar chor ar bith.
I don't understand the rules of cricket at all.
Tá foireann cruicéid ag an scoil s'againne.
Our school has a cricket team.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cricket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cricket?
The Irish for cricket is cruicéad (pronounced “KRIK-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cruicéad in Irish?
Cruicéad is said like “KRIK-ayd” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪceːd̪ˠ/).
Does cruicéad have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruicéad in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cruicéad change to chruicéad or gcruicéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruicéad becomes mo chruicéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruicéad (eclipsis).
Is 'cruicéad' also the insect cricket?
No, 'cruicéad' is only the game. The insect is 'criogar'.
