HeyRuaHow to say “gurnard” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnúdán
- English:
- gurnard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-dawn” /ˈkɾuːd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cnúdáin, an chnúdáin (e.g. blas an chnúdáin, the taste of the gurnard)
What does “cnúdán” mean?
- gurnard
- A sea fish with a large bony head and spiny fins, found in Irish waters.Also: gurnet, sea robin.
“Cnúdán” with the article
Here is cnúdán after the article (an t-alt).
an cnúdán
the gurnard
No change after an
“Cnúdán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnúdán, the Irish word for gurnard.
Rug m'athair ar chnúdán inné.
My father caught a gurnard yesterday.
Is iasc mara é an cnúdán.
The gurnard is a sea fish.
Tá ceann mór cnámhach ar an gcnúdán.
The gurnard has a big bony head.
Bhí cnúdán sa líon ar maidin.
There was a gurnard in the net this morning.
Ní maith liom cnámha an chnúdáin.
I don't like the bones of the gurnard.
Cheannaigh sí cnúdán ag an siopa éisc.
She bought a gurnard at the fish shop.
Tá cnúdán dearg i mo bhuicéad.
There is a red gurnard in my bucket.
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Gurnard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gurnard?
The Irish for gurnard is cnúdán (pronounced “KROO-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cnúdán in Irish?
Cnúdán is said like “KROO-dawn” (IPA /ˈkɾuːd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
Does cnúdán have a plural?
No plural form is given for cnúdán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cnúdán change to chnúdán or gcnúdán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnúdán becomes mo chnúdán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnúdán (eclipsis).
How do I name a particular kind of gurnard in Irish?
Add a colour adjective: 'cnúdán dearg' is red gurnard and 'cnúdán glas' is grey gurnard.
