HeyRuaHow to say “fun” in Irish
- Irish:
- craic
- English:
- fun, chat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “krak” /kɾˠakʲ/
- Plural:
- craiceanna
- Genitive singular:
- craice, na craice (e.g. ar thóir na craice, looking for fun)
- Genitive plural:
- craiceanna, na gcraiceanna (e.g. cuimhní na gcraiceanna, memories of the good times)
What does “craic” mean?
“Craic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fun
- Enjoyable times, lively entertainment and good company.Also: craic, crack, good time, entertainment.
“Craic” with the article
The plural of fun in Irish is craiceanna. Here is craic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Craic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craic, the Irish word for fun.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Fun in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fun?
The Irish for fun is craic (pronounced “krak”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is craiceanna. Depending on context it can also mean chat.
How do you pronounce craic in Irish?
Craic is said like “krak” (IPA /kɾˠakʲ/).
What is the plural of fun in Irish?
The plural of craic is craiceanna; with the article, it is na craiceanna. The genitive plural is craiceanna, as in cuimhní na gcraiceanna (memories of the good times).
Does craic have more than one meaning?
Yes. Craic can mean fun or chat, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does craic change to chraic or gcraic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craic becomes mo chraic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraic (eclipsis).
Is 'craic' an Irish word or borrowed from English?
It comes from English or Scots 'crack' (news, chat) and was respelled as 'craic'; it is now standard Irish, as in 'Bhí an-chraic againn'.
How do I ask someone how things are using 'craic'?
Say 'Cén chraic?' or 'Aon chraic?', meaning roughly 'What's the news?' or 'How's things?'.
