HeyRuaHow to say “earthenware” in Irish
- Irish:
- cré-earra
- English:
- earthenware
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAY-ar-uh” /ˈkʲɾʲeː ˌaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- cré-earraí (earthenwares)
- Genitive singular:
- cré-earra, an chré-earra (e.g. monarcha cré-earra, an earthenware factory)
- Genitive plural:
- cré-earraí, na gcré-earraí (e.g. díoltóir na gcré-earraí, the earthenware seller)
What does “cré-earra” mean?
- earthenware
- Pottery or articles made of baked clay, such as pots, dishes and jugs.Also: pottery, ceramic ware, crockery, clay ware.
“Cré-earra” with the article
The plural of earthenware in Irish is cré-earraí. Here is cré-earra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cré-earra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cré-earra, the Irish word for earthenware.
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Earthenware in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for earthenware?
The Irish for earthenware is cré-earra (pronounced “KRAY-ar-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cré-earraí.
How do you pronounce cré-earra in Irish?
Cré-earra is said like “KRAY-ar-uh” (IPA /ˈkʲɾʲeː ˌaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of earthenware in Irish?
The plural of cré-earra is cré-earraí; with the article, na cré-earraí means “the earthenwares”. The genitive plural is cré-earraí, as in díoltóir na gcré-earraí (the earthenware seller).
Why does cré-earra change to chré-earra or gcré-earra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cré-earra becomes mo chré-earra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcré-earra (eclipsis).
How is cré-earra different from gréithe?
Cré-earra refers to earthenware as a material or type of ware made of baked clay, while gréithe is the everyday word for crockery or dishes in general.
