HeyRuaHow to say “crow” in Irish
- Irish:
- caróg
- English:
- crow, black-haired woman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-ohg” /ˈkaɾˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- caróga (crows)
- Genitive singular:
- caróige, na caróige (e.g. nead na caróige, the crow's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- caróg, na gcaróg (e.g. scréachach na gcaróg, the cawing of the crows)
What does “caróg” mean?
“Caróg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crow
- A large black bird of the crow family, especially the carrion crow or hooded crow.Also: carrion crow, hooded crow, grey crow.
“Caróg” with the article
The plural of crow in Irish is caróga. Here is caróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caróg, the Irish word for crow.
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Crow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crow?
The Irish for crow is caróg (pronounced “KAR-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is caróga. Depending on context it can also mean black-haired woman.
How do you pronounce caróg in Irish?
Caróg is said like “KAR-ohg” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of crow in Irish?
The plural of caróg is caróga; with the article, na caróga means “the crows”. The genitive plural is caróg, as in scréachach na gcaróg (the cawing of the crows).
Does caróg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caróg can mean crow or black-haired woman, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caróg change to charóg or gcaróg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caróg becomes mo charóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaróg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between caróg and préachán?
Préachán is the general word for a crow or rook, while caróg usually means the crow proper, such as the caróg liath (hooded crow). Many speakers use them loosely.
