HeyRuaHow to say “prohibition” in Irish
- Irish:
- crosadh
- English:
- prohibition, veto, crossing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cros, to forbid (ag crosadh, forbidding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUS-uh” /ˈkɾˠɔsˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- crosta, an chrosta (e.g. cumhacht crosta, power of veto)
What does “crosadh” mean?
“Crosadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prohibition
- The act of forbidding something; the verbal noun of the verb 'cros' (forbid, prohibit).Also: forbidding, banning, ban.
2 other meanings: veto or crossing
- 2veto
- The act of blocking or vetoing a decision or proposal.Also: vetoing, blocking.
- 3crossing
- The act of crossing or marking something with a cross, including making the sign of the cross.Also: making the sign of the cross, crossing out.
Other Irish words for prohibition: cosc (ban)
“Crosadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, crosadh means forbidding: it is the verbal noun of the verb cros (to forbid). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Crosadh” with the article
Here is crosadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Crosadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crosadh, the Irish word for prohibition.
Other nouns in Irish
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Prohibition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prohibition?
The Irish for prohibition is crosadh (pronounced “KRUS-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean veto or crossing.
How do you pronounce crosadh in Irish?
Crosadh is said like “KRUS-uh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˠə/).
Does crosadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for crosadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does crosadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crosadh can mean prohibition, veto or crossing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crosadh change to chrosadh or gcrosadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosadh becomes mo chrosadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'crosadh' and 'cosc'?
Both mean prohibition, but 'cosc' is the more usual everyday word for a ban (cosc ar thobac), while 'crosadh' is the verbal noun of 'cros' and also covers vetoing.
