HeyRuaHow to say “shaking” in Irish
- Irish:
- croitheadh
- English:
- shaking, sprinkling, shock
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- croith, to shake (ag croitheadh, shaking)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIH-huh” /ˈkɾʲɪhə/
- Plural:
- croití
- Genitive singular:
- croite, an chroite (e.g. neart an chroite, the force of the shaking)
- Genitive plural:
- croití, na gcroití (e.g. tar éis na gcroití, after the shakes)
What does “croitheadh” mean?
“Croitheadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shaking
- The verbal noun of 'croith': the act of shaking, waving or brandishing something.Also: shake, waving, wave, brandishing.
2 other meanings: sprinkling or shock
- 2sprinkling
- The act of scattering or sprinkling something, such as water or salt, over a surface.Also: sprinkle, scattering.
- 3shock
- A sudden jolt or shock, physical or emotional.Also: jolt, tremor.
Other Irish words for shaking: crith (trembling)
“Croitheadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, croitheadh means shaking: it is the verbal noun of the verb croith (to shake). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Croitheadh” with the article
The plural of shaking in Irish is croití. Here is croitheadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Croitheadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croitheadh, the Irish word for shaking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Shaking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shaking?
The Irish for shaking is croitheadh (pronounced “KRIH-huh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is croití. Depending on context it can also mean sprinkling or shock.
How do you pronounce croitheadh in Irish?
Croitheadh is said like “KRIH-huh” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪhə/).
What is the plural of shaking in Irish?
The plural of croitheadh is croití; with the article, it is na croití. The genitive plural is croití, as in tar éis na gcroití (after the shakes).
Does croitheadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Croitheadh can mean shaking, sprinkling or shock, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does croitheadh change to chroitheadh or gcroitheadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croitheadh becomes mo chroitheadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroitheadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'croitheadh' and 'crith'?
'Croitheadh' is shaking something actively, as in 'croitheadh láimhe' (a handshake), while 'crith' is trembling or shivering, as in 'bhí crith orm' (I was trembling).
