HeyRuaHow to say “moustache” in Irish
- Irish:
- croiméal
- English:
- moustache
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIM-ail” /ˈkɾʲɪmʲeːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- croiméil (moustaches)
- Genitive singular:
- croiméil, an chroiméil (e.g. ciumhais an chroiméil, the edge of the moustache)
- Genitive plural:
- croiméal, na gcroiméal (e.g. comórtas na gcroiméal, the moustache competition)
What does “croiméal” mean?
- moustache
- Hair growing on a man's upper lip.Also: mustache, tash.
“Croiméal” with the article
The plural of moustache in Irish is croiméil. Here is croiméal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Croiméal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croiméal, the Irish word for moustache.
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Moustache in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for moustache?
The Irish for moustache is croiméal (pronounced “KRIM-ail”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is croiméil.
How do you pronounce croiméal in Irish?
Croiméal is said like “KRIM-ail” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪmʲeːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of moustache in Irish?
The plural of croiméal is croiméil; with the article, na croiméil means “the moustaches”. The genitive plural is croiméal, as in comórtas na gcroiméal (the moustache competition).
Why does croiméal change to chroiméal or gcroiméal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croiméal becomes mo chroiméal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroiméal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'croiméal' and 'féasóg'?
'Croiméal' is a moustache on the upper lip, while 'féasóg' is a beard on the chin and cheeks.
How do I say someone has a moustache?
Use 'ar': 'Tá croiméal air' means 'He has a moustache'.
