HeyRuaHow to say “hard question” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruacheist
- English:
- hard question
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-uh-khesht” /ˈkɾˠuəˌçɛʃtʲ/
- Plural:
- cruacheisteanna (hard questions)
- Genitive singular:
- cruacheiste, na cruacheiste (e.g. freagra na cruacheiste, the answer to the hard question)
- Genitive plural:
- cruacheisteanna, na gcruacheisteanna (e.g. freagraí na gcruacheisteanna, the answers to the hard questions)
What does “cruacheist” mean?
- hard question
- A difficult question or problem that is hard to answer or solve.Also: difficult question, poser, puzzle, conundrum.
“Cruacheist” with the article
The plural of hard question in Irish is cruacheisteanna. Here is cruacheist after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruacheist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruacheist, the Irish word for hard question.
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Hard question in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hard question?
The Irish for hard question is cruacheist (pronounced “KROO-uh-khesht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cruacheisteanna.
How do you pronounce cruacheist in Irish?
Cruacheist is said like “KROO-uh-khesht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuəˌçɛʃtʲ/).
What is the plural of hard question in Irish?
The plural of cruacheist is cruacheisteanna; with the article, na cruacheisteanna means “the hard questions”. The genitive plural is cruacheisteanna, as in freagraí na gcruacheisteanna (the answers to the hard questions).
Why does cruacheist change to chruacheist or gcruacheist?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruacheist becomes mo chruacheist (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruacheist (eclipsis).
How is 'cruacheist' different from 'ceist'?
'Ceist' is any question, while 'cruacheist' adds 'crua' (hard) to mean a difficult question or poser.
What is a 'dúcheist'?
A 'dúcheist' is a riddle or puzzling question, whereas a 'cruacheist' is simply a hard question to answer.
