Rodent in Irish (Creimire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for rodent?

The Irish for rodent is creimire (pronounced “KREM-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is creimirí. Depending on context it can also mean gnawer.

Q: What is the plural of rodent in Irish?

The plural of creimire is creimirí; with the article, na creimirí means “the rodents”. The genitive plural is creimirí, as in fiacla na gcreimirí (the teeth of rodents).

Q: Does creimire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Creimire can mean rodent or gnawer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “rodent” in Irish

Irish:: creimire
English:: rodent, gnawer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KREM-ir-uh” /ˈkɾʲɛmʲəɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: creimirí (rodents)
Genitive singular:: creimire, an chreimire (e.g. fiacla an chreimire, the rodent's teeth)
Genitive plural:: creimirí, na gcreimirí (e.g. fiacla na gcreimirí, the teeth of rodents)

What does “creimire” mean?

“Creimire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

rodent: A small gnawing mammal such as a mouse, rat or squirrel.Also: gnawer, gnawing animal.

1 other meaning: gnawer

2gnawer: A person or thing that gnaws or nibbles at something.Also: nibbler.

“Creimire” with the article

The plural of rodent in Irish is creimirí. Here is creimire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an creimire

the rodent

No change after an

na creimirí

the rodents

Plural: no change after na

“Creimire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using creimire, the Irish word for rodent.

Is creimire í an luch.

The mouse is a rodent.

Tá an creimire i bhfolach faoin urlár.

The rodent is hiding under the floor.

Bíonn fiacla an chreimire ag fás i gcónaí.

A rodent's teeth keep growing all the time.

Is creimirí iad francaigh agus ioraí rua.

Rats and red squirrels are rodents.

Tá mo chreimire peata ina chodladh sa chliabhán.

My pet rodent is asleep in the cage.

Chonaic mé creimire mór sa scioból aréir.

I saw a big rodent in the barn last night.

Itheann an t-ulchabhán a lán creimirí.

The owl eats a lot of rodents.

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Rodent in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rodent?

The Irish for rodent is creimire (pronounced “KREM-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is creimirí. Depending on context it can also mean gnawer.

How do you pronounce creimire in Irish?

Creimire is said like “KREM-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɛmʲəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of rodent in Irish?

The plural of creimire is creimirí; with the article, na creimirí means “the rodents”. The genitive plural is creimirí, as in fiacla na gcreimirí (the teeth of rodents).

Does creimire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Creimire can mean rodent or gnawer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does creimire change to chreimire or gcreimire?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) creimire becomes mo chreimire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcreimire (eclipsis).

Is a rabbit a 'creimire' in Irish?

Scientifically a rabbit (coinín) is not a rodent but a lagomorph, though in everyday speech people sometimes group it with the creimirí.

What verb is 'creimire' related to?

It comes from the verb creim, 'gnaw, nibble', so a creimire is literally 'a gnawer'.

Rodent in Irish (Creimire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage