HeyRuaHow to say “hook” in Irish
- Irish:
- crúcán
- English:
- hook, clutch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-kawn” /ˈkɾˠuːkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- crúcáin (hooks)
- Genitive singular:
- crúcáin, an chrúcáin (e.g. barr an chrúcáin, the top of the hook)
- Genitive plural:
- crúcán, na gcrúcán (e.g. cruth na gcrúcán, the shape of the hooks)
What does “crúcán” mean?
“Crúcán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hook
- A small bent piece of metal or other material used for hanging or catching things.Also: small hook, crook.
“Crúcán” with the article
The plural of hook in Irish is crúcáin. Here is crúcán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crúcán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crúcán, the Irish word for hook.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hook?
The Irish for hook is crúcán (pronounced “KROO-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crúcáin. Depending on context it can also mean clutch.
How do you pronounce crúcán in Irish?
Crúcán is said like “KROO-kawn” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuːkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of hook in Irish?
The plural of crúcán is crúcáin; with the article, na crúcáin means “the hooks”. The genitive plural is crúcán, as in cruth na gcrúcán (the shape of the hooks).
Does crúcán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crúcán can mean hook or clutch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crúcán change to chrúcán or gcrúcán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crúcán becomes mo chrúcán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrúcán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between crúcán and duán?
Crúcán is a general hook, for example for hanging a coat, while duán is specifically a fish hook.
