HeyRuaHow to say “globe” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruinneog
- English:
- globe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIN-yohg” /ˈkɾˠɪnʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- cruinneoga (globes)
- Genitive singular:
- cruinneoige, na cruinneoige (e.g. lár na cruinneoige, the centre of the globe)
- Genitive plural:
- cruinneog, na gcruinneog (e.g. bailiúchán cruinneog, a collection of globes)
What does “cruinneog” mean?
- globe
- A round model of the earth, or a small round object shaped like a ball.Also: orb, sphere, round object, ball.
Other Irish words for globe: glób (globe)
“Cruinneog” with the article
The plural of globe in Irish is cruinneoga. Here is cruinneog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruinneog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruinneog, the Irish word for globe.
Other nouns in Irish
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Globe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for globe?
The Irish for globe is cruinneog (pronounced “KRIN-yohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cruinneoga.
How do you pronounce cruinneog in Irish?
Cruinneog is said like “KRIN-yohg” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪnʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of globe in Irish?
The plural of cruinneog is cruinneoga; with the article, na cruinneoga means “the globes”. The genitive plural is cruinneog, as in bailiúchán cruinneog (a collection of globes).
Why does cruinneog change to chruinneog or gcruinneog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruinneog becomes mo chruinneog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruinneog (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cruinneog' and 'cruinne'?
'Cruinneog' is a physical globe or round object, such as a classroom model, while 'an chruinne' means the world or universe itself.
