HeyRuaHow to say “crystal” in Irish
- Irish:
- criostal
- English:
- crystal, crystal glass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIS-tul” /ˈkɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠəlˠ/
- Plural:
- criostail (crystals)
- Genitive singular:
- criostail, an chriostail (e.g. cruth an chriostail, the shape of the crystal)
- Genitive plural:
- criostal, na gcriostal (e.g. cruthanna na gcriostal, the shapes of the crystals)
What does “criostal” mean?
“Criostal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crystal
- A solid substance whose atoms are arranged in a regular repeating pattern, often forming clear, many-sided pieces.Also: mineral crystal, quartz.
1 other meaning: crystal glass
- 2crystal glass
- High-quality clear glass used to make fine glasses, bowls and ornaments.Also: crystal, cut glass, glassware.
“Criostal” with the article
The plural of crystal in Irish is criostail. Here is criostal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Criostal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using criostal, the Irish word for crystal.
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Crystal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crystal?
The Irish for crystal is criostal (pronounced “KRIS-tul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is criostail. Depending on context it can also mean crystal glass.
How do you pronounce criostal in Irish?
Criostal is said like “KRIS-tul” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠəlˠ/).
What is the plural of crystal in Irish?
The plural of criostal is criostail; with the article, na criostail means “the crystals”. The genitive plural is criostal, as in cruthanna na gcriostal (the shapes of the crystals).
Does criostal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Criostal can mean crystal or crystal glass, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does criostal change to chriostal or gcriostal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) criostal becomes mo chriostal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcriostal (eclipsis).
How do I say 'Waterford Crystal' in Irish?
It is usually called 'Criostal Phort Láirge', using the genitive of the place name after criostal.
