HeyRuaHow to say “maggot” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruimh
- English:
- maggot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “krivv” /kɾˠɪvʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cruimhe, na cruimhe (e.g. cruth na cruimhe, the shape of the maggot)
What does “cruimh” mean?
- maggot
- A small soft worm-like larva, especially one found in rotting meat or food.Also: grub, larva, worm.
“Cruimh” with the article
Here is cruimh after the article (an t-alt).
an chruimh
the maggot
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cruimh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruimh, the Irish word for maggot.
Bhí cruimh san úll.
There was a maggot in the apple.
Chonaic mé an chruimh ag lámhacán ar an bhfeoil.
I saw the maggot crawling on the meat.
Úsáideann iascairí cruimh mar bhaoite.
Fishermen use a maggot as bait.
Tá dath bán ar an gcruimh.
The maggot is white.
Bhí cruimh i mo cháis, monuar.
There was a maggot in my cheese, unfortunately.
Is larbha cuile í an chruimh.
The maggot is the larva of a fly.
Ní maith liom cuma na cruimhe sin.
I don't like the look of that maggot.
Other nouns in Irish
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Maggot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for maggot?
The Irish for maggot is cruimh (pronounced “krivv”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cruimh in Irish?
Cruimh is said like “krivv” (IPA /kɾˠɪvʲ/).
Does cruimh have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruimh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cruimh change to chruimh or gcruimh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruimh becomes mo chruimh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruimh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cruimh' and 'péist'?
'Cruimh' is a maggot or grub, the larva of an insect, while 'péist' is a general word for a worm such as an earthworm.
