HeyRuaHow to say “cutting” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciorrú
- English:
- cutting, mutilation, curtailment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ciorraigh, to shorten (ag ciorrú, shortening)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-oo” /ˈcɪɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- ciorruithe
- Genitive singular:
- ciorraithe, an chiorraithe (e.g. cúis an chiorraithe, the reason for the curtailment)
- Genitive plural:
- ciorruithe, na gciorruithe (e.g. liosta na gciorruithe, the list of cuts)
What does “ciorrú” mean?
“Ciorrú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cutting
- The act of cutting or hacking something; the verbal noun of the verb ciorraigh.Also: hacking, cut.
2 other meanings: mutilation or curtailment
- 2mutilation
- The maiming or mutilating of a body or object.Also: maiming, mangling.
- 3curtailment
- The shortening or reducing of something, such as a text, time or spending.Also: reduction, cutback, shortening, abridgement.
Other Irish words for cutting: gearradh (cutting)
“Ciorrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ciorrú means shortening: it is the verbal noun of the verb ciorraigh (to shorten). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ciorrú” with the article
The plural of cutting in Irish is ciorruithe. Here is ciorrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciorrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciorrú, the Irish word for cutting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cutting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cutting?
The Irish for cutting is ciorrú (pronounced “KIR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciorruithe. Depending on context it can also mean mutilation or curtailment.
How do you pronounce ciorrú in Irish?
Ciorrú is said like “KIR-oo” (IPA /ˈcɪɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of cutting in Irish?
The plural of ciorrú is ciorruithe; with the article, it is na ciorruithe. The genitive plural is ciorruithe, as in liosta na gciorruithe (the list of cuts).
Does ciorrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciorrú can mean cutting, mutilation or curtailment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciorrú change to chiorrú or gciorrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciorrú becomes mo chiorrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciorrú (eclipsis).
Is ciorrú the same as giorrú?
No. Giorrú means shortening or abbreviation, while ciorrú means cutting, maiming or curtailing; for spending cuts, gearradh or ciorrú can be used.
