HeyRuaHow to say “lottery” in Irish
- Irish:
- crannchur
- English:
- lottery, casting of lots
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROWN-khur” /ˈkɾˠan̪ˠxəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- crannchuir (lotteries)
- Genitive singular:
- crannchuir, an chrannchuir (e.g. ticéad an chrannchuir, the lottery ticket)
- Genitive plural:
- crannchur, na gcrannchur (e.g. torthaí na gcrannchur, the results of the lotteries)
What does “crannchur” mean?
“Crannchur” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lottery
- A game of chance in which people buy tickets and prizes are given to those whose numbers are drawn.Also: lotto, draw, raffle.
1 other meaning: casting of lots
- 2casting of lots
- The act of deciding something by drawing or casting lots.Also: drawing lots, lot, random selection.
“Crannchur” with the article
The plural of lottery in Irish is crannchuir. Here is crannchur after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crannchur” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crannchur, the Irish word for lottery.
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Lottery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lottery?
The Irish for lottery is crannchur (pronounced “KROWN-khur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crannchuir. Depending on context it can also mean casting of lots.
How do you pronounce crannchur in Irish?
Crannchur is said like “KROWN-khur” (IPA /ˈkɾˠan̪ˠxəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of lottery in Irish?
The plural of crannchur is crannchuir; with the article, na crannchuir means “the lotteries”. The genitive plural is crannchur, as in torthaí na gcrannchur (the results of the lotteries).
Does crannchur have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crannchur can mean lottery or casting of lots, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crannchur change to chrannchur or gcrannchur?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crannchur becomes mo chrannchur (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrannchur (eclipsis).
What is the word for a small raffle, as opposed to a lottery?
A raffle is often called 'raifil', but 'crannchur' is used for both lotteries and draws, as in 'an Crannchur Náisiúnta'.
How do you say 'to draw lots' in Irish?
You can say 'crainn a chur' or 'crannchur a dhéanamh'. Both come from 'crann', meaning a lot.
