HeyRuaHow to say “little heart” in Irish
- Irish:
- croídín
- English:
- little heart
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-deen” /ˈkɾˠiːdʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- croídíní (little hearts)
- Genitive singular:
- croídín, an chroídín (e.g. bualadh an chroídín, the beating of the little heart)
- Genitive plural:
- croídíní, na gcroídíní (e.g. pictiúr na gcroídíní, the picture of the little hearts)
What does “croídín” mean?
- little heart
- A small heart, the diminutive of 'croí'; used mostly as a term of endearment meaning darling or sweetheart.Also: darling, sweetheart, dear.
“Croídín” with the article
The plural of little heart in Irish is croídíní. Here is croídín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Croídín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croídín, the Irish word for little heart.
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Little heart in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for little heart?
The Irish for little heart is croídín (pronounced “KREE-deen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is croídíní.
How do you pronounce croídín in Irish?
Croídín is said like “KREE-deen” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːdʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of little heart in Irish?
The plural of croídín is croídíní; with the article, na croídíní means “the little hearts”. The genitive plural is croídíní, as in pictiúr na gcroídíní (the picture of the little hearts).
Why does croídín change to chroídín or gcroídín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croídín becomes mo chroídín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroídín (eclipsis).
How is 'croídín' used in everyday speech?
It is most often heard in the vocative, 'a chroídín', as an affectionate way of addressing a child or loved one, much like 'a stór' or 'a chroí'.
