HeyRuaHow to say “small jug” in Irish
- Irish:
- crúiscín
- English:
- small jug, jug of drink
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROOSH-keen” /ˈkɾˠuːʃciːnʲ/
- Plural:
- crúiscíní (small jugs)
- Genitive singular:
- crúiscín, an chrúiscín (e.g. béal an chrúiscín, the mouth of the jug)
- Genitive plural:
- crúiscíní, na gcrúiscíní (e.g. lán na gcrúiscíní, the contents of the jugs)
What does “crúiscín” mean?
“Crúiscín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- small jug
- A small jug or pitcher, especially one for milk or for drink.Also: jug, pitcher, crock, little jar.
1 other meaning: jug of drink
- 2jug of drink
- A small jug of whiskey or other drink, as in the well-known song about the full jug.Also: jug of whiskey, flask.
“Crúiscín” with the article
The plural of small jug in Irish is crúiscíní. Here is crúiscín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crúiscín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crúiscín, the Irish word for small jug.
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Small jug in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small jug?
The Irish for small jug is crúiscín (pronounced “KROOSH-keen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crúiscíní. Depending on context it can also mean jug of drink.
How do you pronounce crúiscín in Irish?
Crúiscín is said like “KROOSH-keen” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuːʃciːnʲ/).
What is the plural of small jug in Irish?
The plural of crúiscín is crúiscíní; with the article, na crúiscíní means “the small jugs”. The genitive plural is crúiscíní, as in lán na gcrúiscíní (the contents of the jugs).
Does crúiscín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crúiscín can mean small jug or jug of drink, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crúiscín change to chrúiscín or gcrúiscín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crúiscín becomes mo chrúiscín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrúiscín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between crúiscín and crúsca?
Crúsca is a jug or pitcher in general, while crúiscín is the diminutive, a small jug, though the two often overlap in use.
Where might I have heard crúiscín before?
It is famous from the song 'An Crúiscín Lán', 'The Full Jug', about a jug of drink.
