HeyRuaHow to say “shape” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruth
- English:
- shape, appearance, state, manner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kruh” /kɾˠʊh/
- Plural:
- cruthanna (shapes)
- Genitive singular:
- crutha, an chrutha (e.g. athrú crutha, change of shape)
- Genitive plural:
- cruthanna, na gcruthanna (e.g. ainmneacha na gcruthanna, the names of the shapes)
What does “cruth” mean?
“Cruth” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shape
- The outward form or outline of something.Also: form, outline, figure.
3 other meanings: appearance or state or manner
“Cruth” with the article
The plural of shape in Irish is cruthanna. Here is cruth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruth, the Irish word for shape.
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Shape in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shape?
The Irish for shape is cruth (pronounced “kruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cruthanna. Depending on context it can also mean appearance or state or manner.
How do you pronounce cruth in Irish?
Cruth is said like “kruh” (IPA /kɾˠʊh/).
What is the plural of shape in Irish?
The plural of cruth is cruthanna; with the article, na cruthanna means “the shapes”. The genitive plural is cruthanna, as in ainmneacha na gcruthanna (the names of the shapes).
Does cruth have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cruth can mean shape, appearance, state or manner, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cruth change to chruth or gcruth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruth becomes mo chruth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruth (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cruth' and 'cuma'?
'Cruth' is mainly the physical shape or form of something, while 'cuma' is more its look or appearance, as in 'tá cuma bhreoite air' (he looks sick).
How do I say someone is back to normal?
Say 'tá sé ina chruth féin arís', meaning he is his old self again.
