Crutch in Irish (Croisín): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for crutch?

The Irish for crutch is croisín (pronounced “KRO-sheen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is croisíní. Depending on context it can also mean crotchet.

Q: What is the plural of crutch in Irish?

The plural of croisín is croisíní; with the article, na croisíní means “the crutches”. The genitive plural is croisíní, as in péire croisíní (a pair of crutches).

Q: Does croisín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Croisín can mean crutch or crotchet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “crutch” in Irish

Irish:: croisín
English:: crutch, crotchet
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KRO-sheen” /ˈkɾˠɔʃiːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: croisíní (crutches)
Genitive singular:: croisín, an chroisín (e.g. bun an chroisín, the bottom of the crutch)
Genitive plural:: croisíní, na gcroisíní (e.g. péire croisíní, a pair of crutches)

What does “croisín” mean?

“Croisín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

crutch: A stick that fits under the arm to help a person who is injured or lame to walk.Also: walking aid, crutches.

1 other meaning: crotchet

2crotchet: A musical note lasting one beat, a quarter of a whole note.Also: quarter note, musical note.

“Croisín” with the article

The plural of crutch in Irish is croisíní. Here is croisín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an croisín

the crutch

No change after an

na croisíní

the crutches

Plural: no change after na

“Croisín” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using croisín, the Irish word for crutch.

Bhí croisín aige tar éis na timpiste.

He had a crutch after the accident.

Thit an croisín ar an urlár.

The crutch fell on the floor.

Bhris barr an chroisín inné.

The top of the crutch broke yesterday.

Beidh sí ar chroisíní ar feadh míosa.

She'll be on crutches for a month.

Cá bhfuil mo chroisín eile?

Where is my other crutch?

Siúlann sé go mall le croisíní.

He walks slowly with crutches.

Tá ceithre chroisín sa bharra seo.

There are four crotchets in this bar.

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Crutch in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for crutch?

The Irish for crutch is croisín (pronounced “KRO-sheen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is croisíní. Depending on context it can also mean crotchet.

How do you pronounce croisín in Irish?

Croisín is said like “KRO-sheen” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔʃiːnʲ/).

What is the plural of crutch in Irish?

The plural of croisín is croisíní; with the article, na croisíní means “the crutches”. The genitive plural is croisíní, as in péire croisíní (a pair of crutches).

Does croisín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Croisín can mean crutch or crotchet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does croisín change to chroisín or gcroisín?

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

How do you say 'on crutches' in Irish?

Say 'ar chroisíní', for example 'Tá sé ar chroisíní' means 'He is on crutches'.

Crutch in Irish (Croisín): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage