Dome in Irish (Cruinneachán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dome?

The Irish for dome is cruinneachán (pronounced “KRIN-yuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruinneacháin. Depending on context it can also mean rounded heap.

Q: What is the plural of dome in Irish?

The plural of cruinneachán is cruinneacháin; with the article, na cruinneacháin means “the domes”. The genitive plural is cruinneachán, as in cathair na gcruinneachán (the city of domes).

Q: Does cruinneachán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cruinneachán can mean dome or rounded heap, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “dome” in Irish

Irish:: cruinneachán
English:: dome, rounded heap
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KRIN-yuh-khawn” /ˈkɾˠɪnʲəxaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: cruinneacháin (domes)
Genitive singular:: cruinneacháin, an chruinneacháin (e.g. barr an chruinneacháin, the top of the dome)
Genitive plural:: cruinneachán, na gcruinneachán (e.g. cathair na gcruinneachán, the city of domes)

What does “cruinneachán” mean?

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

dome: A rounded roof or vault on top of a building.Also: cupola, rounded roof.

1 other meaning: rounded heap

2rounded heap: A round pile or stack of something, heaped up in a rounded shape.Also: round stack, mound, heap.

“Cruinneachán” with the article

The plural of dome in Irish is cruinneacháin. Here is cruinneachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cruinneachán

the dome

No change after an

na cruinneacháin

the domes

Plural: no change after na

“Cruinneachán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cruinneachán, the Irish word for dome.

Tá cruinneachán mór óir ar an teampall.

The temple has a big golden dome.

Chonaiceamar an cruinneachán ón droichead.

We saw the dome from the bridge.

Tá péinteáil álainn ar dhíon an chruinneacháin.

There is a beautiful painting on the ceiling of the dome.

Tá cruinneacháin ghorma ar na heaglaisí sin.

Those churches have blue domes.

Dhreapamar go barr an chruinneacháin.

We climbed to the top of the dome.

Bhí macalla láidir sa chruinneachán.

There was a strong echo in the dome.

Rinne sé cruinneachán den fhéar tirim.

He made a rounded heap of the dry hay.

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Dome in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dome?

The Irish for dome is cruinneachán (pronounced “KRIN-yuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruinneacháin. Depending on context it can also mean rounded heap.

How do you pronounce cruinneachán in Irish?

Cruinneachán is said like “KRIN-yuh-khawn” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪnʲəxaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of dome in Irish?

The plural of cruinneachán is cruinneacháin; with the article, na cruinneacháin means “the domes”. The genitive plural is cruinneachán, as in cathair na gcruinneachán (the city of domes).

Does cruinneachán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cruinneachán can mean dome or rounded heap, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cruinneachán change to chruinneachán or gcruinneachán?

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

Is 'cruinneachán' related to 'cruinn'?

Yes, it comes from 'cruinn' (round), so a 'cruinneachán' is literally something rounded, like a dome or a round heap.

Dome in Irish (Cruinneachán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage