HeyRuaHow to say “cruelty” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruálacht
- English:
- cruelty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-aw-lukht” /ˈkɾˠuːaːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cruálachta, na cruálachta (e.g. gníomh cruálachta, an act of cruelty)
What does “cruálacht” mean?
- cruelty
- The quality of being cruel, or cruel behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others.Also: cruelness, harshness, brutality.
Other Irish words for cruelty: cruáil (cruelty)
“Cruálacht” with the article
Here is cruálacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cruálacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruálacht, the Irish word for cruelty.
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Cruelty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cruelty?
The Irish for cruelty is cruálacht (pronounced “KROO-aw-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cruálacht in Irish?
Cruálacht is said like “KROO-aw-lukht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuːaːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cruálacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruálacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cruálacht change to chruálacht or gcruálacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruálacht becomes mo chruálacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruálacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cruálacht' and 'cruáil'?
Both mean cruelty; 'cruáil' is the older, more common noun in speech, while 'cruálacht' is widely used in standard and formal Irish. Both relate to the adjective 'cruálach' (cruel).
