HeyRuaHow to say “meeting” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruinniú
- English:
- meeting, gathering, tuck
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cruinnigh, to gather (ag cruinniú, gathering)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIN-yoo” /ˈkɾˠɪn̠ʲuː/
- Plural:
- cruinnithe
- Genitive singular:
- cruinnithe, an chruinnithe (e.g. tús an chruinnithe, the start of the meeting)
- Genitive plural:
- cruinnithe, na gcruinnithe (e.g. miontuairiscí na gcruinnithe, the minutes of the meetings)
What does “cruinniú” mean?
“Cruinniú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- meeting
- An occasion when people come together to discuss something or make decisions.Also: gathering, assembly, conference.
2 other meanings: gathering or tuck
- 2gathering
- The act of collecting or bringing things or people together; the verbal noun of the verb cruinnigh.Also: collecting, collection, assembling.
- 3tuck
- A gathered fold or pucker in cloth or clothing.Also: pucker, gather.
Other Irish words for meeting: dáil (assembly)
“Cruinniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cruinniú means gathering: it is the verbal noun of the verb cruinnigh (to gather). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cruinniú” with the article
The plural of meeting in Irish is cruinnithe. Here is cruinniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruinniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruinniú, the Irish word for meeting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Meeting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for meeting?
The Irish for meeting is cruinniú (pronounced “KRIN-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruinnithe. Depending on context it can also mean gathering or tuck.
How do you pronounce cruinniú in Irish?
Cruinniú is said like “KRIN-yoo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪn̠ʲuː/).
What is the plural of meeting in Irish?
The plural of cruinniú is cruinnithe; with the article, it is na cruinnithe. The genitive plural is cruinnithe, as in miontuairiscí na gcruinnithe (the minutes of the meetings).
Does cruinniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cruinniú can mean meeting, gathering or tuck, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cruinniú change to chruinniú or gcruinniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruinniú becomes mo chruinniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruinniú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cruinniú and comhdháil?
Cruinniú is any meeting, large or small, while comhdháil is a formal conference or congress.
How do I say 'to hold a meeting'?
Use 'cruinniú a reáchtáil' or simply 'cruinniú a bheith againn', as in 'Beidh cruinniú againn amárach'.
