HeyRuaHow to say “nut” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnó
- English:
- nut, nut (fastener)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kroh” /kn̪ˠoː/
- Plural:
- cnónna (nuts)
- Genitive singular:
- cnó, an chnó (e.g. blaosc an chnó, the shell of the nut)
- Genitive plural:
- cnónna, na gcnónna (e.g. mála cnónna, a bag of nuts)
What does “cnó” mean?
“Cnó” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nut
- A hard-shelled fruit or seed of a tree, such as a hazelnut or walnut.Also: hazelnut, walnut, kernel.
1 other meaning: nut (fastener)
- 2nut (fastener)
- A small metal piece with a threaded hole that screws onto a bolt.Also: nut, metal nut, bolt nut.
“Cnó” with the article
The plural of nut in Irish is cnónna. Here is cnó after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnó, the Irish word for nut.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nut in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nut?
The Irish for nut is cnó (pronounced “kroh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnónna. Depending on context it can also mean nut (fastener).
How do you pronounce cnó in Irish?
Cnó is said like “kroh” (IPA /kn̪ˠoː/).
What is the plural of nut in Irish?
The plural of cnó is cnónna; with the article, na cnónna means “the nuts”. The genitive plural is cnónna, as in mála cnónna (a bag of nuts).
Does cnó have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cnó can mean nut or nut (fastener), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cnó change to chnó or gcnó?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnó becomes mo chnó (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnó (eclipsis).
How do I say 'hazelnut' in Irish?
A hazelnut is 'cnó coill' or 'cnó coll', from 'coll', the hazel tree.
