HeyRuaHow to say “small cross” in Irish
- Irish:
- crosóg
- English:
- small cross, starfish, crosse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRUS-ohg” /ˈkɾˠɔsˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- crosóga (small crosses)
- Genitive singular:
- crosóige, na crosóige (e.g. lár na crosóige, the centre of the small cross)
- Genitive plural:
- crosóg, na gcrosóg (e.g. pictiúir na gcrosóg, the pictures of the small crosses)
What does “crosóg” mean?
“Crosóg” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- small cross
- A small cross, or a cross-shaped mark or object.Also: cross, crosslet.
2 other meanings: starfish or crosse
- 2starfish
- A sea creature shaped like a star with five arms, found on the seashore.Also: sea star.
- 3crosse
- The netted stick used to play lacrosse.Also: lacrosse stick.
“Crosóg” with the article
The plural of small cross in Irish is crosóga. Here is crosóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crosóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crosóg, the Irish word for small cross.
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Small cross in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small cross?
The Irish for small cross is crosóg (pronounced “KRUS-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is crosóga. Depending on context it can also mean starfish or crosse.
How do you pronounce crosóg in Irish?
Crosóg is said like “KRUS-ohg” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of small cross in Irish?
The plural of crosóg is crosóga; with the article, na crosóga means “the small crosses”. The genitive plural is crosóg, as in pictiúir na gcrosóg (the pictures of the small crosses).
Does crosóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crosóg can mean small cross, starfish or crosse, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crosóg change to chrosóg or gcrosóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosóg becomes mo chrosóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosóg (eclipsis).
How is 'crosóg' related to 'cros'?
Crosóg is a diminutive of cros, 'cross', with the suffix -óg; the starfish is named for its cross-like shape.
