HeyRuaHow to say “hanger” in Irish
- Irish:
- crochadán
- English:
- hanger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUKH-uh-dawn” /ˈkɾˠɔxəd̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- crochadáin (hangers)
- Genitive singular:
- crochadáin, an chrochadáin (e.g. lúb an chrochadáin, the hook of the hanger)
- Genitive plural:
- crochadán, na gcrochadán (e.g. raca na gcrochadán, the rack of hangers)
What does “crochadán” mean?
- hanger
- A device, usually a shaped piece of wire, wood or plastic, on which clothes are hung.Also: coat hanger, clothes hanger.
“Crochadán” with the article
The plural of hanger in Irish is crochadáin. Here is crochadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crochadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crochadán, the Irish word for hanger.
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Hanger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hanger?
The Irish for hanger is crochadán (pronounced “KRUKH-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crochadáin.
How do you pronounce crochadán in Irish?
Crochadán is said like “KRUKH-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔxəd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of hanger in Irish?
The plural of crochadán is crochadáin; with the article, na crochadáin means “the hangers”. The genitive plural is crochadán, as in raca na gcrochadán (the rack of hangers).
Why does crochadán change to chrochadán or gcrochadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crochadán becomes mo chrochadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrochadán (eclipsis).
How is 'crochadán' related to the verb 'croch'?
'Crochadán' comes from 'croch' (hang), so it is literally 'a thing for hanging'; you say 'croch ar chrochadán é' for 'hang it on a hanger'.
