HeyRuaHow to say “darkening” in Irish
- Irish:
- crónú
- English:
- darkening, browning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROH-noo” /ˈkɾˠoːnˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- crónaithe, an chrónaithe (e.g. le linn an chrónaithe, during the darkening)
What does “crónú” mean?
“Crónú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- darkening
- Crónú is the verbal noun of crónaigh: the act of growing dark or dusky, especially as evening falls.Also: dusk, nightfall, growing dark, twilight.
1 other meaning: browning
- 2browning
- The act of turning brown or tanned, also as the verbal noun of crónaigh.Also: tanning, turning brown.
“Crónú” with the article
Here is crónú after the article (an t-alt).
“Crónú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crónú, the Irish word for darkening.
Other nouns in Irish
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Darkening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for darkening?
The Irish for darkening is crónú (pronounced “KROH-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean browning.
How do you pronounce crónú in Irish?
Crónú is said like “KROH-noo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠoːnˠuː/).
Does crónú have a plural?
No plural form is given for crónú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does crónú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crónú can mean darkening or browning, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crónú change to chrónú or gcrónú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crónú becomes mo chrónú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrónú (eclipsis).
How is crónú different from clapsholas?
Clapsholas is the twilight itself, while crónú is the process of darkening, as in crónú na hoíche, the falling of night.
