HeyRuaHow to say “hip” in Irish
- Irish:
- cromán
- English:
- hip, harrier, crank
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “krum-AWN” /kɾˠʊˈmˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- cromáin (hips)
- Genitive singular:
- cromáin, an chromáin (e.g. cnámh an chromáin, the hip bone)
- Genitive plural:
- cromán, na gcromán (e.g. pian na gcromán, pain in the hips)
What does “cromán” mean?
“Cromán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hip
- The part of the body at each side between the waist and the top of the leg.Also: hip joint, haunch.
2 other meanings: harrier or crank
- 2harrier
- A bird of prey with long wings that hunts low over open ground, such as the hen harrier.Also: hen harrier, marsh harrier, bird of prey.
- 3crank
- A bent arm or handle on a shaft, used to turn it or to change back-and-forth motion into turning motion.Also: crank arm, crankshaft.
Other Irish words for hip: corróg (hip)
“Cromán” with the article
The plural of hip in Irish is cromáin. Here is cromán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cromán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cromán, the Irish word for hip.
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Hip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hip?
The Irish for hip is cromán (pronounced “krum-AWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cromáin. Depending on context it can also mean harrier or crank.
How do you pronounce cromán in Irish?
Cromán is said like “krum-AWN” (IPA /kɾˠʊˈmˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of hip in Irish?
The plural of cromán is cromáin; with the article, na cromáin means “the hips”. The genitive plural is cromán, as in pian na gcromán (pain in the hips).
Does cromán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cromán can mean hip, harrier or crank, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cromán change to chromán or gcromán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cromán becomes mo chromán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcromán (eclipsis).
How do I say 'hip replacement' in Irish?
It is usually called athsholáthar cromáin, literally 'replacement of a hip'.
Is the bird 'cromán na gcearc' related to hens?
Yes, cromán na gcearc is the hen harrier, named like the English, because it was thought to take poultry.
