HeyRuaHow to say “hanging” in Irish
- Irish:
- crochadh
- English:
- hanging, hanging (execution), lifting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- croch, to hang (ag crochadh, hanging)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUKH-uh” /ˈkɾˠɔxə/
- Genitive singular:
- crochta, an chrochta (e.g. lá an chrochta, the day of the hanging)
What does “crochadh” mean?
“Crochadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hanging
- The act of hanging something up or suspending it; verbal noun of the verb 'croch'.Also: suspending, hanging up.
2 other meanings: hanging (execution) or lifting
- 2hanging (execution)
- The act of putting someone to death by hanging; verbal noun of 'croch'.Also: hanging, execution, gallows death.
- 3lifting
- The act of lifting or raising something up, as in 'crochadh seoil', raising a sail; verbal noun of 'croch'.Also: raising, hoisting.
Other Irish words for hanging: crochta (hanging)
“Crochadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, crochadh means hanging: it is the verbal noun of the verb croch (to hang). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Crochadh” with the article
Here is crochadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Crochadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crochadh, the Irish word for hanging.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hanging in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hanging?
The Irish for hanging is crochadh (pronounced “KRUKH-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean hanging (execution) or lifting.
How do you pronounce crochadh in Irish?
Crochadh is said like “KRUKH-uh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔxə/).
Does crochadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for crochadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does crochadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crochadh can mean hanging, hanging (execution) or lifting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crochadh change to chrochadh or gcrochadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crochadh becomes mo chrochadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrochadh (eclipsis).
What does 'ar crochadh' mean?
'Ar crochadh' means hanging or suspended, as in 'Tá an pictiúr ar crochadh ar an mballa', the picture is hanging on the wall. Note that 'crochadh' is not lenited after 'ar' in this phrase.
How is 'crochadh' different from 'croch'?
'Croch' is the verb (hang) and also a noun meaning gallows or cross, while 'crochadh' is the verbal noun, the act of hanging.
