HeyRuaHow to say “gluttony” in Irish
- Irish:
- craos
- English:
- gluttony, gullet, deep opening, breech
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “krees” /kɾˠiːsˠ/
- Plural:
- craois (gluttonies)
- Genitive singular:
- craois, an chraois (e.g. peaca an chraois, the sin of gluttony)
- Genitive plural:
- craos, na gcraos (e.g. béal na gcraos, the mouth of the gullets)
What does “craos” mean?
“Craos” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gluttony
- Greedy, excessive eating or drinking.Also: voracity, greed, overeating.
3 other meanings: gullet or deep opening or breech
- 2gullet
- The throat or open mouth of a person or animal, especially a greedy one.Also: maw, throat, mouth.
- 3deep opening
- A wide, deep opening such as the mouth of a furnace or a volcanic vent.Also: vent, throat, mouth.
- 4breech
- The rear part of a gun barrel where it is loaded.Also: breech of gun.
“Craos” with the article
The plural of gluttony in Irish is craois. Here is craos after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Craos” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craos, the Irish word for gluttony.
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Gluttony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gluttony?
The Irish for gluttony is craos (pronounced “krees”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is craois. Depending on context it can also mean gullet or deep opening or breech.
How do you pronounce craos in Irish?
Craos is said like “krees” (IPA /kɾˠiːsˠ/).
What is the plural of gluttony in Irish?
The plural of craos is craois; with the article, na craois means “the gluttonies”. The genitive plural is craos, as in béal na gcraos (the mouth of the gullets).
Does craos have more than one meaning?
Yes. Craos can mean gluttony, gullet, deep opening or breech, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does craos change to chraos or gcraos?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craos becomes mo chraos (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraos (eclipsis).
How do you say someone is eating greedily?
Say 'tá craos air' or 'ag déanamh craois', meaning he is gorging himself.
What is the word for a glutton?
A glutton is 'craosaire', and the adjective 'craosach' means gluttonous or voracious.
