HeyRuaHow to say “crossroads” in Irish
- Irish:
- crosaire
- English:
- crossroads, cross-bearer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUS-ir-eh” /ˈkɾˠɔsˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- crosairí (crossroads)
- Genitive singular:
- crosaire, an chrosaire (e.g. ag bun an chrosaire, at the end of the crossroads)
- Genitive plural:
- crosairí, na gcrosairí (e.g. líon na gcrosairí, the number of crossroads)
What does “crosaire” mean?
“Crosaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crossroads
- A place where two or more roads cross each other.Also: crossing, intersection, junction.
1 other meaning: cross-bearer
- 2cross-bearer
- A person who carries a cross, especially in a religious procession.Also: crucifer.
Other Irish words for crossroads: crosbhóthar (crossroads), crosbhealach (crossroads)
“Crosaire” with the article
The plural of crossroads in Irish is crosairí. Here is crosaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crosaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crosaire, the Irish word for crossroads.
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Crossroads in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crossroads?
The Irish for crossroads is crosaire (pronounced “KRUS-ir-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crosairí. Depending on context it can also mean cross-bearer.
How do you pronounce crosaire in Irish?
Crosaire is said like “KRUS-ir-eh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of crossroads in Irish?
The plural of crosaire is crosairí; with the article, na crosairí means “the crossroads”. The genitive plural is crosairí, as in líon na gcrosairí (the number of crossroads).
Does crosaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crosaire can mean crossroads or cross-bearer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crosaire change to chrosaire or gcrosaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosaire becomes mo chrosaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between crosaire and crosbhóthar?
Both can mean crossroads: crosaire is the usual standard word, while crosbhóthar can also mean a cross-road or side road.
