Crusader in Irish (Crosáidí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for crusader?

The Irish for crusader is crosáidí (pronounced “KROS-aw-jee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crosáidithe.

Q: What is the plural of crusader in Irish?

The plural of crosáidí is crosáidithe; with the article, na crosáidithe means “the crusaders”. The genitive plural is crosáidithe, as in caisleáin na gcrosáidithe (the castles of the crusaders).

How to say “crusader” in Irish

Irish:: crosáidí
English:: crusader
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KROS-aw-jee” /ˈkɾˠɔsˠaːdʲiː/

Various forms

Plural:: crosáidithe (crusaders)
Genitive singular:: crosáidí, an chrosáidí (e.g. claíomh an chrosáidí, the crusader's sword)
Genitive plural:: crosáidithe, na gcrosáidithe (e.g. caisleáin na gcrosáidithe, the castles of the crusaders)

What does “crosáidí” mean?

crusader: A person who took part in the medieval Crusades, or someone who campaigns energetically for a cause.Also: campaigner, knight of the Crusades.

“Crosáidí” with the article

The plural of crusader in Irish is crosáidithe. Here is crosáidí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an crosáidí

the crusader

No change after an

na crosáidithe

the crusaders

Plural: no change after na

“Crosáidí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using crosáidí, the Irish word for crusader.

Ba chrosáidí é a sheanathair sa scéal.

His grandfather was a crusader in the story.

Chuaigh an crosáidí go dtí an Talamh Naofa.

The crusader went to the Holy Land.

Bhí cros dhearg ar sciath an chrosáidí.

There was a red cross on the crusader's shield.

Thóg na crosáidithe caisleáin mhóra sa tSiria.

The crusaders built great castles in Syria.

Léigh mé leabhar faoi na crosáidithe.

I read a book about the crusaders.

Is crosáidí ar son na Gaeilge í.

She is a crusader for the Irish language.

Tá dealbh de chrosáidí sa séipéal.

There is a statue of a crusader in the church.

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Crusader in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for crusader?

The Irish for crusader is crosáidí (pronounced “KROS-aw-jee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crosáidithe.

How do you pronounce crosáidí in Irish?

Crosáidí is said like “KROS-aw-jee” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˠaːdʲiː/).

What is the plural of crusader in Irish?

The plural of crosáidí is crosáidithe; with the article, na crosáidithe means “the crusaders”. The genitive plural is crosáidithe, as in caisleáin na gcrosáidithe (the castles of the crusaders).

Why does crosáidí change to chrosáidí or gcrosáidí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosáidí becomes mo chrosáidí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosáidí (eclipsis).

How is crosáidí related to crosáid?

Crosáid means 'crusade', and crosáidí is the person who takes part in one, a 'crusader'.

Crusader in Irish (Crosáidí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage