HeyRuaHow to say “lacrosse” in Irish
- Irish:
- crosógaíocht
- English:
- lacrosse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUS-oag-ee-ukht” /ˈkɾˠɔsˠoːɡiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- crosógaíochta, na crosógaíochta (e.g. foireann chrosógaíochta, a lacrosse team)
What does “crosógaíocht” mean?
- lacrosse
- A team sport played with long sticks that have a net at one end, used to catch, carry and throw a ball.Also: lacrosse game, stick and net sport.
“Crosógaíocht” with the article
Here is crosógaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Crosógaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crosógaíocht, the Irish word for lacrosse.
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Lacrosse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lacrosse?
The Irish for lacrosse is crosógaíocht (pronounced “KRUS-oag-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce crosógaíocht in Irish?
Crosógaíocht is said like “KRUS-oag-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˠoːɡiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does crosógaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for crosógaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does crosógaíocht change to chrosógaíocht or gcrosógaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosógaíocht becomes mo chrosógaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosógaíocht (eclipsis).
Where does the word crosógaíocht come from?
It is formed from 'crosóg', the netted stick used in the game, with the suffix '-aíocht' found in sport names like 'iománaíocht' and 'camógaíocht'.
