HeyRuaHow to say “sieving” in Irish
- Irish:
- criathrú
- English:
- sieving, honeycombing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- criathraigh, to sift (ag criathrú, sifting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-uh-roo” /ˈkɾʲiəɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- criathraithe, an chriathraithe (e.g. le linn an chriathraithe, during the sieving)
What does “criathrú” mean?
“Criathrú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sieving
- The verbal noun of criathraigh: the act of passing something through a sieve to separate fine from coarse parts.Also: sifting, riddling, screening.
1 other meaning: honeycombing
- 2honeycombing
- The act of riddling or perforating something with holes, so that it looks like a sieve or honeycomb.Also: riddling, perforating.
“Criathrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, criathrú means sifting: it is the verbal noun of the verb criathraigh (to sift). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Criathrú” with the article
Here is criathrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Criathrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using criathrú, the Irish word for sieving.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sieving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sieving?
The Irish for sieving is criathrú (pronounced “KREE-uh-roo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean honeycombing.
How do you pronounce criathrú in Irish?
Criathrú is said like “KREE-uh-roo” (IPA /ˈkɾʲiəɾˠuː/).
Does criathrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for criathrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does criathrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Criathrú can mean sieving or honeycombing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does criathrú change to chriathrú or gcriathrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) criathrú becomes mo chriathrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcriathrú (eclipsis).
How is criathrú different from scagadh?
Criathrú means sieving through a criathar (sieve), separating fine from coarse, while scagadh is filtering or straining, often of liquids, and is also used figuratively for screening.
