HeyRuaHow to say “predicament” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruachás
- English:
- predicament, distress
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROO-uh-khaws” /ˈkɾˠuəxaːsˠ/
- Plural:
- cruachásanna (predicaments)
- Genitive singular:
- cruacháis, an chruacháis (e.g. méid an chruacháis, the extent of the predicament)
- Genitive plural:
- cruachásanna, na gcruachásanna (e.g. scéalta na gcruachásanna, the stories of the predicaments)
What does “cruachás” mean?
“Cruachás” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- predicament
- A difficult or awkward situation that is hard to get out of.Also: plight, fix, tight spot, dilemma.
“Cruachás” with the article
The plural of predicament in Irish is cruachásanna. Here is cruachás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruachás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruachás, the Irish word for predicament.
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Predicament in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for predicament?
The Irish for predicament is cruachás (pronounced “KROO-uh-khaws”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruachásanna. Depending on context it can also mean distress.
How do you pronounce cruachás in Irish?
Cruachás is said like “KROO-uh-khaws” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuəxaːsˠ/).
What is the plural of predicament in Irish?
The plural of cruachás is cruachásanna; with the article, na cruachásanna means “the predicaments”. The genitive plural is cruachásanna, as in scéalta na gcruachásanna (the stories of the predicaments).
Does cruachás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cruachás can mean predicament or distress, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cruachás change to chruachás or gcruachás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruachás becomes mo chruachás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruachás (eclipsis).
How do you say 'in a fix' with cruachás?
Use 'i gcruachás', as in 'Tá mé i gcruachás' (I'm in a fix). A close synonym is 'i sáinn'.
