HeyRuaHow to say “cross-reference” in Irish
- Irish:
- crostagairt
- English:
- cross-reference
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROS-tag-arch” /ˈkɾˠɔsˌt̪ˠaɡəɾʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- crostagairtí (cross-references)
- Genitive singular:
- crostagartha, na crostagartha (e.g. uimhir na crostagartha, the cross-reference number)
- Genitive plural:
- crostagairtí, na gcrostagairtí (e.g. liosta na gcrostagairtí, the list of cross-references)
What does “crostagairt” mean?
- cross-reference
- A note in a book, document or dictionary that directs the reader to another place where related information is found.Also: reference, see also, pointer.
“Crostagairt” with the article
The plural of cross-reference in Irish is crostagairtí. Here is crostagairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crostagairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crostagairt, the Irish word for cross-reference.
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Cross-reference in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cross-reference?
The Irish for cross-reference is crostagairt (pronounced “KROS-tag-arch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is crostagairtí.
How do you pronounce crostagairt in Irish?
Crostagairt is said like “KROS-tag-arch” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˌt̪ˠaɡəɾʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of cross-reference in Irish?
The plural of crostagairt is crostagairtí; with the article, na crostagairtí means “the cross-references”. The genitive plural is crostagairtí, as in liosta na gcrostagairtí (the list of cross-references).
Why does crostagairt change to chrostagairt or gcrostagairt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crostagairt becomes mo chrostagairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrostagairt (eclipsis).
How is 'crostagairt' related to 'tagairt'?
'Crostagairt' is formed from 'cros' (cross) and 'tagairt' (reference), so it literally means a cross reference.
