HeyRuaHow to say “kingfisher” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruidín
- English:
- kingfisher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRID-een” /ˈkɾˠɪdʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- cruidíní (kingfishers)
- Genitive singular:
- cruidín, an chruidín (e.g. cleití an chruidín, the kingfisher's feathers)
- Genitive plural:
- cruidíní, na gcruidíní (e.g. neadacha na gcruidíní, the kingfishers' nests)
What does “cruidín” mean?
- kingfisher
- A small brightly coloured bird, blue and orange, that dives into rivers to catch fish.Also: kingfisher bird.
“Cruidín” with the article
The plural of kingfisher in Irish is cruidíní. Here is cruidín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruidín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruidín, the Irish word for kingfisher.
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Kingfisher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kingfisher?
The Irish for kingfisher is cruidín (pronounced “KRID-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruidíní.
How do you pronounce cruidín in Irish?
Cruidín is said like “KRID-een” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪdʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of kingfisher in Irish?
The plural of cruidín is cruidíní; with the article, na cruidíní means “the kingfishers”. The genitive plural is cruidíní, as in neadacha na gcruidíní (the kingfishers' nests).
Why does cruidín change to chruidín or gcruidín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruidín becomes mo chruidín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruidín (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for kingfisher?
Yes, 'biorra an uisce' is also given in dictionaries, but 'cruidín' is the usual standard word.
