HeyRuaHow to say “heartbreak” in Irish
- Irish:
- croíbhriseadh
- English:
- heartbreak
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-vrish-uh” /ˈkɾʲiːvʲɾʲɪʃə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- croíbhriste, an chroíbhriste (e.g. pian an chroíbhriste, the pain of heartbreak)
What does “croíbhriseadh” mean?
- heartbreak
- Great sorrow or grief, as when someone feels their heart is broken.Also: heartache, grief, devastation, sorrow.
“Croíbhriseadh” with the article
Here is croíbhriseadh after the article (an t-alt).
an croíbhriseadh
the heartbreak
No change after an
“Croíbhriseadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croíbhriseadh, the Irish word for heartbreak.
Ba mhór an croíbhriseadh dúinn a bhás.
His death was a great heartbreak for us.
Bhí croíbhriseadh uirthi nuair a d'imigh sé.
She was heartbroken when he left.
Níor tháinig sé thar an gcroíbhriseadh riamh.
He never got over the heartbreak.
Is iomaí amhrán faoi chroíbhriseadh atá ann.
There are many songs about heartbreak.
Ba é sin mo chroíbhriseadh mór.
That was my great heartbreak.
Ba chroíbhriseadh do na tuismitheoirí an scéal.
The news was heartbreaking for the parents.
Tá rian an chroíbhriste fós ina súile.
The trace of heartbreak is still in her eyes.
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Heartbreak in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heartbreak?
The Irish for heartbreak is croíbhriseadh (pronounced “KREE-vrish-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce croíbhriseadh in Irish?
Croíbhriseadh is said like “KREE-vrish-uh” (IPA /ˈkɾʲiːvʲɾʲɪʃə/).
Does croíbhriseadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for croíbhriseadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does croíbhriseadh change to chroíbhriseadh or gcroíbhriseadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croíbhriseadh becomes mo chroíbhriseadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroíbhriseadh (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is heartbroken?
You can say 'tá croíbhriseadh air' or use the adjective 'croíbhriste': 'tá sí croíbhriste'.
