End in Irish (Críoch): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for end?

The Irish for end is críoch (pronounced “kreekh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is críocha. Depending on context it can also mean territory or boundary.

Q: What is the plural of end in Irish?

The plural of críoch is críocha; with the article, na críocha means “the ends”. The genitive plural is críoch, as in teorainneacha na gcríoch (the borders of the territories).

Q: Does críoch have more than one meaning?

Yes. Críoch can mean end, territory or boundary, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “end” in Irish

Irish:: críoch
English:: end, territory, boundary
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “kreekh” /kʲɾʲiːx/

Various forms

Plural:: críocha (ends)
Genitive singular:: críche, na críche (e.g. teorainn na críche, the border of the territory)
Genitive plural:: críoch, na gcríoch (e.g. teorainneacha na gcríoch, the borders of the territories)

What does “críoch” mean?

“Críoch” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

end: The end, conclusion or completion of something.Also: conclusion, completion, finish, outcome.

2 other meanings: territory or boundary

2territory: A land, country or region, especially one with defined borders.Also: land, country, region.
3boundary: A limit or border marking the edge of an area.Also: limit, border, frontier.

Other Irish words for end: deireadh (end)

“Críoch” with the article

The plural of end in Irish is críocha. Here is críoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chríoch

the end

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na críocha

the ends

Plural: no change after na

“Críoch” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using críoch, the Irish word for end.

Tháinig an scéal chun críche faoi dheireadh.

The story finally came to an end.

Chuir sí an obair i gcrích inné.

She completed the work yesterday.

Bhí críoch shona leis an scannán.

The film had a happy ending.

Is í seo críoch an turais.

This is the end of the journey.

Thaistil siad i gcríocha i bhfad i gcéin.

They travelled in faraway lands.

Ní raibh súil agam leis an gcríoch sin.

I didn't expect that outcome.

Cuireadh bailchríoch ar an teach.

The finishing touches were put on the house.

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End in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for end?

The Irish for end is críoch (pronounced “kreekh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is críocha. Depending on context it can also mean territory or boundary.

How do you pronounce críoch in Irish?

Críoch is said like “kreekh” (IPA /kʲɾʲiːx/).

What is the plural of end in Irish?

The plural of críoch is críocha; with the article, na críocha means “the ends”. The genitive plural is críoch, as in teorainneacha na gcríoch (the borders of the territories).

Does críoch have more than one meaning?

Yes. Críoch can mean end, territory or boundary, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does críoch change to chríoch or gcríoch?

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

What does 'i gcrích' mean?

'Cur i gcrích' means to carry out or complete something, as in 'chuir sé an plean i gcrích', he carried out the plan.

How is 'críoch' different from 'deireadh'?

'Deireadh' is the everyday word for the end or last part, while 'críoch' suggests a conclusion or completion and also means a territory.

End in Irish (Críoch): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage