HeyRuaHow to say “gallows” in Irish
- Irish:
- croch
- English:
- gallows, cross, pot-hook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “krukh” /kɾˠɔx/
- Plural:
- crocha (gallows)
- Genitive singular:
- croiche, na croiche (e.g. cos na croiche, the foot of the gallows)
- Genitive plural:
- croch, na gcroch (e.g. ag tógáil croch, building gallows)
What does “croch” mean?
“Croch” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gallows
- A wooden frame from which criminals were hanged.Also: gibbet, scaffold, hanging.
2 other meanings: cross or pot-hook
- 2cross
- A cross or crucifix, especially the cross of Christ (literary).Also: crucifix, rood.
- 3pot-hook
- An iron crane or hook over an open fire from which pots are hung.Also: crane, hook, hanger.
“Croch” with the article
The plural of gallows in Irish is crocha. Here is croch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Croch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croch, the Irish word for gallows.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Gallows in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gallows?
The Irish for gallows is croch (pronounced “krukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is crocha. Depending on context it can also mean cross or pot-hook.
How do you pronounce croch in Irish?
Croch is said like “krukh” (IPA /kɾˠɔx/).
What is the plural of gallows in Irish?
The plural of croch is crocha; with the article, na crocha means “the gallows”. The genitive plural is croch, as in ag tógáil croch (building gallows).
Does croch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Croch can mean gallows, cross or pot-hook, depending on context; the first is the most common. Croch also has its own entry as a verb meaning to hang.
Why does croch change to chroch or gcroch?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croch becomes mo chroch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroch (eclipsis).
How do I say something is hanging?
Use the verbal noun crochadh: tá an cóta ar crochadh, the coat is hanging. The verb is croch, to hang.
What does 'croch suas é' mean?
Croch suas is the verb meaning to hang up or lift up, as in 'croch suas an t-amhrán', strike up the song.
