HeyRuaHow to say “critique” in Irish
- Irish:
- critic
- English:
- critique
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIT-ik” /ˈcɾʲɪtʲɪc/
- Plural:
- criticí (critiques)
- Genitive singular:
- critice, na critice (e.g. modhanna na critice, methods of criticism)
- Genitive plural:
- criticí, na gcriticí (e.g. bailiúchán na gcriticí, the collection of critiques)
What does “critic” mean?
- critique
- A critical analysis or assessment of a work, idea or text, especially in literature or scholarship.Also: criticism, critical analysis, review.
Other Irish words for critique: léirmheas (review)
“Critic” with the article
The plural of critique in Irish is criticí. Here is critic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Critic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using critic, the Irish word for critique.
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Critique in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for critique?
The Irish for critique is critic (pronounced “KRIT-ik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is criticí.
How do you pronounce critic in Irish?
Critic is said like “KRIT-ik” (IPA /ˈcɾʲɪtʲɪc/).
What is the plural of critique in Irish?
The plural of critic is criticí; with the article, na criticí means “the critiques”. The genitive plural is criticí, as in bailiúchán na gcriticí (the collection of critiques).
Why does critic change to chritic or gcritic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) critic becomes mo chritic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcritic (eclipsis).
Does 'critic' mean a person who criticises?
No, it is a false friend: 'critic' means a critique or criticism. The person is 'criticeoir' or 'léirmheastóir'.
What is the difference between 'critic' and 'léirmheas'?
'Léirmheas' is the usual word for a review of a book, film or play, while 'critic' is more academic critical analysis.
