HeyRuaHow to say “gluttonous” in Irish
- Irish:
- craosach
- English:
- gluttonous, raging, open-mouthed
- Word type:
- adjective
- More gluttonous:
- níos craosaí
- Most gluttonous:
- is craosaí
- Plural:
- craosacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAY-sukh” /ˈkɾˠeːsˠəx/
What does “craosach” mean?
“Craosach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gluttonous
- Eating or wanting far more food than is needed; greedy for food.Also: greedy, voracious, ravenous.
2 other meanings: raging or open-mouthed
- 2raging
- Of a fire, burning fiercely and devouring everything.Also: roaring, fierce, devouring.
- 3open-mouthed
- Having a wide, gaping mouth or opening.Also: gaping, wide-mouthed.
“Craosach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is craosach after madra (dog, masculine), after muc (pig, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: muc chraosach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: madra craosach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, craosacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: muca craosacha.
More gluttonous, most gluttonous, very gluttonous
Tá mo dheartháir níos craosaí ná mé. My brother is greedier than me.
| more gluttonous | níos craosaí | in the past tense: ní ba chraosaí |
|---|---|---|
| most gluttonous | is craosaí | in the past tense: ba chraosaí |
| as gluttonous as | chomh craosach le | no change after chomh |
| very gluttonous | an-chraosach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too gluttonous | róchraosach | ró- lenites |
“Craosach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Gluttonous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gluttonous?
The Irish for gluttonous is craosach (pronounced “KRAY-sukh”). It comes after the noun: madra craosach, a gluttonous dog; muc chraosach, a gluttonous pig.
How do you say more gluttonous and most gluttonous in Irish?
níos craosaí is more gluttonous and is craosaí is most gluttonous. In the past tense they become ní ba chraosaí and ba chraosaí.
Why does craosach become chraosach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So muc chraosach (a gluttonous pig) but madra craosach (a gluttonous dog), because madra is masculine.
What is the plural of craosach?
With a plural noun craosach becomes craosacha: madraí craosacha, muca craosacha.
How do you say very gluttonous in Irish?
an-chraosach. Too gluttonous is róchraosach, and as gluttonous as is chomh craosach le.
Does craosach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Craosach can mean gluttonous, raging or open-mouthed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between craosach and santach?
Craosach is mainly about greed for food, gluttony, while santach means greedy or covetous in general, for money or possessions too.
