HeyRuaHow to say “maggot” in Irish
- Irish:
- crumhóg
- English:
- maggot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUV-ohg” /ˈkɾˠʊvˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- crumhóga (maggots)
- Genitive singular:
- crumhóige, na crumhóige (e.g. fad na crumhóige, the length of the maggot)
- Genitive plural:
- crumhóg, na gcrumhóg (e.g. boladh na gcrumhóg, the smell of the maggots)
What does “crumhóg” mean?
- maggot
- A small soft worm-like larva of a fly, often found in rotting meat or food.Also: grub, larva, worm.
“Crumhóg” with the article
The plural of maggot in Irish is crumhóga. Here is crumhóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crumhóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crumhóg, the Irish word for maggot.
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Maggot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for maggot?
The Irish for maggot is crumhóg (pronounced “KRUV-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is crumhóga.
How do you pronounce crumhóg in Irish?
Crumhóg is said like “KRUV-ohg” (IPA /ˈkɾˠʊvˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of maggot in Irish?
The plural of crumhóg is crumhóga; with the article, na crumhóga means “the maggots”. The genitive plural is crumhóg, as in boladh na gcrumhóg (the smell of the maggots).
Why does crumhóg change to chrumhóg or gcrumhóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crumhóg becomes mo chrumhóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrumhóg (eclipsis).
Is 'crumhóg' the same as 'cruimh'?
Yes, 'cruimh' is another word for maggot or grub; 'crumhóg' is a diminutive form with the same meaning.
