HeyRuaHow to say “enamel” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruan
- English:
- enamel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “kroo-un” /kɾˠuənˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cruain, an chruain (e.g. snas an chruain, the gloss of the enamel)
What does “cruan” mean?
- enamel
- A hard, glossy coating fused onto metal, glass or pottery, or the hard outer layer of a tooth.Also: enamel coating, tooth enamel, glaze.
“Cruan” with the article
Here is cruan after the article (an t-alt).
an cruan
the enamel
No change after an
“Cruan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruan, the Irish word for enamel.
Tá cruan bán ar an gcorcán seo.
This pot has a white enamel coating.
Bhí an cruan ag scamhadh den fholcadán.
The enamel was peeling off the bath.
Cosnaíonn an fluairíd cruan na bhfiacla.
Fluoride protects the enamel of the teeth.
Rinne sí bróiste as cruan agus airgead.
She made a brooch from enamel and silver.
Tá scealpóg bainte as an gcruan.
A chip has been knocked out of the enamel.
Is ealaíontóir í a oibríonn le cruan.
She is an artist who works with enamel.
Mhol an fiaclóir dom aire a thabhairt do mo chruan.
The dentist advised me to look after my enamel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Enamel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enamel?
The Irish for enamel is cruan (pronounced “kroo-un”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cruan in Irish?
Cruan is said like “kroo-un” (IPA /kɾˠuənˠ/).
Does cruan have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cruan change to chruan or gcruan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruan becomes mo chruan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruan (eclipsis).
What is the verb meaning 'to enamel' in Irish?
The verb is cruan, as in 'cruan an miotal', and the adjective cruantaithe or cruanta describes something enamelled.
