HeyRuaHow to say “crossness” in Irish
- Irish:
- crostacht
- English:
- crossness, mischievousness, complicatedness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROS-tukht” /ˈkɾˠɔsˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- crostachta, na crostachta (e.g. de bharr a chrostachta, because of his crossness)
What does “crostacht” mean?
“Crostacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crossness
- The quality of being bad-tempered, irritable or contrary.Also: fractiousness, irritability, bad temper, contrariness.
2 other meanings: mischievousness or complicatedness
- 2mischievousness
- Naughtiness or troublesome behaviour, especially in children.Also: naughtiness, troublesomeness, mischief.
- 3complicatedness
- The quality of being difficult, awkward or complicated.Also: difficulty, awkwardness, intricacy.
“Crostacht” with the article
Here is crostacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Crostacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crostacht, the Irish word for crossness.
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Crossness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crossness?
The Irish for crossness is crostacht (pronounced “KROS-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mischievousness or complicatedness.
How do you pronounce crostacht in Irish?
Crostacht is said like “KROS-tukht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does crostacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for crostacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does crostacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crostacht can mean crossness, mischievousness or complicatedness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crostacht change to chrostacht or gcrostacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crostacht becomes mo chrostacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrostacht (eclipsis).
What adjective is crostacht formed from?
It comes from the adjective crosta, meaning cross, contrary or naughty, as in páiste crosta, a naughty child.
