HeyRuaHow to say “missing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cronú
- English:
- missing, noticing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cronaigh, to miss (ag cronú, missing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUN-oo” /ˈkɾˠʊnˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cronaithe, an chronaithe (e.g. pian an chronaithe, the pain of missing someone)
What does “cronú” mean?
“Cronú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- missing
- The verbal noun of 'cronaigh': the act of missing someone or something, feeling their absence.Also: feeling the absence, longing, miss.
1 other meaning: noticing
- 2noticing
- The act of noticing or perceiving something, especially that something is absent or wrong.Also: perceiving, notice.
Other Irish words for missing: caillte (lost)
“Cronú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cronú means missing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cronaigh (to miss). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cronú” with the article
Here is cronú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cronú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cronú, the Irish word for missing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Missing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for missing?
The Irish for missing is cronú (pronounced “KRUN-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean noticing.
How do you pronounce cronú in Irish?
Cronú is said like “KRUN-oo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠʊnˠuː/).
Does cronú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cronú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cronú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cronú can mean missing or noticing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cronú change to chronú or gcronú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cronú becomes mo chronú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcronú (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I miss you' using cronú?
You can say 'Tá mé do do chronú' or, more commonly, 'Airím uaim thú' or 'Is fada liom uaim thú'.
