HeyRuaHow to say “cromlech” in Irish
- Irish:
- cromleac
- English:
- cromlech
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUM-lyak” /ˈkɾˠʊmˠlʲak/
- Plural:
- cromleaca (cromlechs)
- Genitive singular:
- cromleice, na cromleice (e.g. leac na cromleice, the capstone of the cromlech)
- Genitive plural:
- cromleac, na gcromleac (e.g. staidéar na gcromleac, the study of cromlechs)
What does “cromleac” mean?
- cromlech
- A prehistoric stone monument made of a large flat stone resting on upright stones, a dolmen.Also: dolmen, portal tomb, megalithic tomb.
“Cromleac” with the article
The plural of cromlech in Irish is cromleaca. Here is cromleac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cromleac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cromleac, the Irish word for cromlech.
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Cromlech in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cromlech?
The Irish for cromlech is cromleac (pronounced “KRUM-lyak”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cromleaca.
How do you pronounce cromleac in Irish?
Cromleac is said like “KRUM-lyak” (IPA /ˈkɾˠʊmˠlʲak/).
What is the plural of cromlech in Irish?
The plural of cromleac is cromleaca; with the article, na cromleaca means “the cromlechs”. The genitive plural is cromleac, as in staidéar na gcromleac (the study of cromlechs).
Why does cromleac change to chromleac or gcromleac?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cromleac becomes mo chromleac (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcromleac (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a dolmen?
Yes, 'dolmain' is also used, but 'cromleac' is the traditional term, as in Cromleac Pholl na Brón (Poulnabrone dolmen).
