HeyRuaHow to say “large hand” in Irish
- Irish:
- crág
- English:
- large hand, claw, handful, clutch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “krawg” /kɾˠaːɡ/
- Plural:
- crága (large hands)
- Genitive singular:
- cráige, na cráige (e.g. méara na cráige, the fingers of the big hand)
- Genitive plural:
- crág, na gcrág (e.g. rian na gcrág, the marks of the big hands)
What does “crág” mean?
“Crág” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- large hand
- A big, clumsy hand, often said of a person's hand in a humorous or disparaging way.Also: big hand, paw, mitt.
3 other meanings: claw or handful or clutch
- 2claw
- The clawed foot or paw of an animal or bird.Also: paw, talon.
- 3handful
- As much as a large hand can hold.Also: fistful.
- 4clutch
- A device in a machine or vehicle that connects and disconnects a drive.Also: chuck.
“Crág” with the article
The plural of large hand in Irish is crága. Here is crág after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crág” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crág, the Irish word for large hand.
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Large hand in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for large hand?
The Irish for large hand is crág (pronounced “krawg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is crága. Depending on context it can also mean claw or handful or clutch.
How do you pronounce crág in Irish?
Crág is said like “krawg” (IPA /kɾˠaːɡ/).
What is the plural of large hand in Irish?
The plural of crág is crága; with the article, na crága means “the large hands”. The genitive plural is crág, as in rian na gcrág (the marks of the big hands).
Does crág have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crág can mean large hand, claw, handful or clutch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crág change to chrág or gcrág?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crág becomes mo chrág (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrág (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'crág' and 'lámh'?
'Lámh' is the normal word for hand, while 'crág' suggests a big, rough or clumsy hand, or an animal's claw.
What does the verb 'crágáil' mean?
'Crágáil' means to paw or handle something roughly or clumsily, and also to walk awkwardly.
