HeyRuaHow to say “harpist” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruitire
- English:
- harpist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRITCH-ir-uh” /ˈkɾɪtʲəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- cruitirí (harpists)
- Genitive singular:
- cruitire, an chruitire (e.g. ceol an chruitire, the harpist's music)
- Genitive plural:
- cruitirí, na gcruitirí (e.g. féile na gcruitirí, the festival of the harpists)
What does “cruitire” mean?
- harpist
- A person who plays the harp.Also: harper, harp player.
“Cruitire” with the article
The plural of harpist in Irish is cruitirí. Here is cruitire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruitire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruitire, the Irish word for harpist.
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Harpist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harpist?
The Irish for harpist is cruitire (pronounced “KRITCH-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruitirí.
How do you pronounce cruitire in Irish?
Cruitire is said like “KRITCH-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈkɾɪtʲəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of harpist in Irish?
The plural of cruitire is cruitirí; with the article, na cruitirí means “the harpists”. The genitive plural is cruitirí, as in féile na gcruitirí (the festival of the harpists).
Why does cruitire change to chruitire or gcruitire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruitire becomes mo chruitire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruitire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cruitire' and 'cláirseoir'?
Both mean harpist; 'cláirseoir' comes from 'cláirseach', the usual modern word for harp, while 'cruitire' comes from the older 'cruit'. 'Cláirseoir' is more common today.
