HeyRuaHow to say “dry wood” in Irish
- Irish:
- críonach
- English:
- dry wood, decayed matter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-un-ukh” /ˈkɾʲiːnˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- críonaigh, an chríonaigh (e.g. cnuasach críonaigh, a gathering of dry wood)
What does “críonach” mean?
“Críonach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dry wood
- Dead, dry, withered wood or brushwood, such as fallen sticks gathered for burning.Also: brushwood, deadwood, firewood, kindling.
1 other meaning: decayed matter
- 2decayed matter
- Anything withered, decayed or rotten, such as dry rot in timber.Also: rotten wood, dry rot, withered stuff.
“Críonach” with the article
Here is críonach after the article (an t-alt).
“Críonach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using críonach, the Irish word for dry wood.
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Dry wood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dry wood?
The Irish for dry wood is críonach (pronounced “KREE-un-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean decayed matter.
How do you pronounce críonach in Irish?
Críonach is said like “KREE-un-ukh” (IPA /ˈkɾʲiːnˠəx/).
Does críonach have a plural?
No plural form is given for críonach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does críonach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Críonach can mean dry wood or decayed matter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does críonach change to chríonach or gcríonach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) críonach becomes mo chríonach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcríonach (eclipsis).
How is críonach different from brosna?
Brosna is specifically kindling or bundles of sticks for the fire, while críonach is dead or withered wood in general, which may also be decayed.
