HeyRuaHow to say “sickle” in Irish
- Irish:
- corrán
- English:
- sickle, crescent, jaw
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kur-AWN” /kəˈɾˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- corráin (sickles)
- Genitive singular:
- corráin, an chorráin (e.g. faobhar an chorráin, the blade of the sickle)
- Genitive plural:
- corrán, na gcorrán (e.g. faobhar na gcorrán, the edges of the sickles)
What does “corrán” mean?
“Corrán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sickle
- A curved hand tool with a blade used for cutting grass, corn or briars.Also: reaping hook, billhook, hook.
2 other meanings: crescent or jaw
- 2crescent
- A curved shape like a new moon, or a curved street or row of houses.Also: crescent shape, curve.
- 3jaw
- In the phrase corrán géill, the lower jaw of a person or animal.Also: lower jaw, jawbone.
“Corrán” with the article
The plural of sickle in Irish is corráin. Here is corrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corrán, the Irish word for sickle.
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Sickle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sickle?
The Irish for sickle is corrán (pronounced “kur-AWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is corráin. Depending on context it can also mean crescent or jaw.
How do you pronounce corrán in Irish?
Corrán is said like “kur-AWN” (IPA /kəˈɾˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of sickle in Irish?
The plural of corrán is corráin; with the article, na corráin means “the sickles”. The genitive plural is corrán, as in faobhar na gcorrán (the edges of the sickles).
Does corrán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Corrán can mean sickle, crescent or jaw, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does corrán change to chorrán or gcorrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corrán becomes mo chorrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorrán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between corrán and speal?
A corrán is a small one-handed sickle, while a speal is a large two-handed scythe.
