HeyRuaHow to say “harping” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruitireacht
- English:
- harping
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIT-ir-ukht” /ˈkɾˠɪtʲəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cruitireachta, na cruitireachta (e.g. scoil na cruitireachta, the school of harping)
What does “cruitireacht” mean?
- harping
- The playing of the harp, or the art and skill of a harpist.Also: harp playing, harp music, harpistry.
“Cruitireacht” with the article
Here is cruitireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cruitireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruitireacht, the Irish word for harping.
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Harping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harping?
The Irish for harping is cruitireacht (pronounced “KRIT-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cruitireacht in Irish?
Cruitireacht is said like “KRIT-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪtʲəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cruitireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruitireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cruitireacht change to chruitireacht or gcruitireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruitireacht becomes mo chruitireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruitireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cruitireacht' and 'cláirseoireacht'?
Both mean harp playing; 'cruit' is the older word for harp, while 'cláirseach' is the usual modern word, so 'cláirseoireacht' is also common.
