HeyRuaHow to say “crock” in Irish
- Irish:
- croca
- English:
- crock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUK-uh” /ˈkɾˠɔkə/
- Plural:
- crocaí (crocks)
- Genitive singular:
- croca, an chroca (e.g. clár an chroca, the lid of the crock)
- Genitive plural:
- crocaí, na gcrocaí (e.g. ábhar na gcrocaí, the contents of the crocks)
What does “croca” mean?
- crock
- An earthenware pot or jar, used for storing things such as butter, milk or money.Also: earthenware jar, pot, jar, pitcher.
“Croca” with the article
The plural of crock in Irish is crocaí. Here is croca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Croca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croca, the Irish word for crock.
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Crock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crock?
The Irish for crock is croca (pronounced “KRUK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crocaí.
How do you pronounce croca in Irish?
Croca is said like “KRUK-uh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔkə/).
What is the plural of crock in Irish?
The plural of croca is crocaí; with the article, na crocaí means “the crocks”. The genitive plural is crocaí, as in ábhar na gcrocaí (the contents of the crocks).
Why does croca change to chroca or gcroca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croca becomes mo chroca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroca (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'croca' and 'próca'?
Both mean a jar or pot; 'croca' is usually an earthenware crock, while 'próca' is the everyday word for a jar, for example 'próca suibhe' (a jar of jam).
