HeyRuaHow to say “hardpan” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruachiseal
- English:
- hardpan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-uh-hyish-ul” /ˈkɾˠuəˌçɪʃəlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cruachisil, an chruachisil (e.g. briseadh an chruachisil, breaking up the hardpan)
What does “cruachiseal” mean?
- hardpan
- A hard, compacted layer in the soil, below the surface, that water and roots cannot easily get through.Also: hard layer, pan, compacted soil layer.
“Cruachiseal” with the article
Here is cruachiseal after the article (an t-alt).
“Cruachiseal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruachiseal, the Irish word for hardpan.
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Hardpan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hardpan?
The Irish for hardpan is cruachiseal (pronounced “KROO-uh-hyish-ul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cruachiseal in Irish?
Cruachiseal is said like “KROO-uh-hyish-ul” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuəˌçɪʃəlˠ/).
Does cruachiseal have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruachiseal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cruachiseal change to chruachiseal or gcruachiseal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruachiseal becomes mo chruachiseal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruachiseal (eclipsis).
How is cruachiseal built up?
It combines crua 'hard' and ciseal 'layer', with the c of ciseal lenited in the compound, so cruachiseal is literally a 'hard layer' in the soil.
