HeyRuaHow to say “knock” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnag
- English:
- knock, crack, lump
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “knag” /kn̪ˠaɡ/
- Plural:
- cnaga (knocks)
- Genitive singular:
- cnaig, an chnaig (e.g. fuaim an chnaig, the sound of the knock)
- Genitive plural:
- cnag, na gcnag (e.g. fuaim na gcnag, the sound of the knocks)
What does “cnag” mean?
“Cnag” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- knock
- A sharp blow or rap, for example on a door or on the head.Also: rap, blow, tap.
2 other meanings: crack or lump
“Cnag” with the article
The plural of knock in Irish is cnaga. Here is cnag after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnag” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnag, the Irish word for knock.
Other nouns in Irish
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Knock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for knock?
The Irish for knock is cnag (pronounced “knag”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnaga. Depending on context it can also mean crack or lump.
How do you pronounce cnag in Irish?
Cnag is said like “knag” (IPA /kn̪ˠaɡ/).
What is the plural of knock in Irish?
The plural of cnag is cnaga; with the article, na cnaga means “the knocks”. The genitive plural is cnag, as in fuaim na gcnag (the sound of the knocks).
Does cnag have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cnag can mean knock, crack or lump, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cnag also has its own entry as a verb meaning to knock.
Why does cnag change to chnag or gcnag?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnag becomes mo chnag (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnag (eclipsis).
How do I say someone knocked on the door?
Use 'bhuail sé cnag ar an doras', or the verb directly: 'chnag sé ar an doras'.
