Frame in Irish (Creat): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for frame?

The Irish for frame is creat (pronounced “kryat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is creataí. Depending on context it can also mean shape or frame of mind.

Q: What is the plural of frame in Irish?

The plural of creat is creataí; with the article, na creataí means “the frames”. The genitive plural is creataí, as in déantús na gcreataí (the making of the frames).

Q: Does creat have more than one meaning?

Yes. Creat can mean frame, shape or frame of mind, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “frame” in Irish

Irish:: creat
English:: frame, shape, frame of mind
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “kryat” /kʲɾʲat̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: creataí (frames)
Genitive singular:: creata, an chreata (e.g. adhmad an chreata, the wood of the frame)
Genitive plural:: creataí, na gcreataí (e.g. déantús na gcreataí, the making of the frames)

What does “creat” mean?

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

frame: The structure or framework that holds something together, such as the frame of a building, bicycle or window.Also: framework, structure, skeleton.

2 other meanings: shape or frame of mind

2shape: The general shape, build or appearance of a person or thing.Also: form, build, appearance.
3frame of mind: In phrases, the state or condition someone is in, as in 'ar chreat' meaning in a bad way or shaken.Also: condition, state.

Other Irish words for frame: creatlach (framework), fráma (frame)

“Creat” with the article

The plural of frame in Irish is creataí. Here is creat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an creat

the frame

No change after an

na creataí

the frames

Plural: no change after na

“Creat” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using creat, the Irish word for frame.

Tá creat an rothair briste.

The bicycle frame is broken.

Rinne sé creat adhmaid don phictiúr.

He made a wooden frame for the picture.

Cuireadh suas creat an tí inné.

The frame of the house was put up yesterday.

Tá na creataí miotail sa gharáiste.

The metal frames are in the garage.

Péinteáil sí dath gorm ar an gcreat.

She painted the frame blue.

Tá an phéint ag teacht den chreat.

The paint is peeling off the frame.

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Frame in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for frame?

The Irish for frame is creat (pronounced “kryat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is creataí. Depending on context it can also mean shape or frame of mind.

How do you pronounce creat in Irish?

Creat is said like “kryat” (IPA /kʲɾʲat̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of frame in Irish?

The plural of creat is creataí; with the article, na creataí means “the frames”. The genitive plural is creataí, as in déantús na gcreataí (the making of the frames).

Does creat have more than one meaning?

Yes. Creat can mean frame, shape or frame of mind, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does creat change to chreat or gcreat?

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

What is the difference between 'creat' and 'fráma'?

'Fráma' is the usual word for a picture or window frame, while 'creat' is more for a structural frame or framework, as in 'creat tí' or 'creat ama'.

Frame in Irish (Creat): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage