HeyRuaHow to say “sprinkling” in Irish
- Irish:
- crothán
- English:
- sprinkling, small amount
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRO-hawn” /ˈkɾˠɔhaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- crotháin
- Genitive singular:
- crotháin, an chrotháin (e.g. tar éis an chrotháin, after the sprinkling)
- Genitive plural:
- crothán, na gcrothán (e.g. cúpla crothán salainn, a couple of sprinklings of salt)
What does “crothán” mean?
“Crothán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sprinkling
- A small amount of something scattered or shaken over a surface, such as salt or flour.Also: sprinkle, dusting, scattering.
1 other meaning: small amount
- 2small amount
- A little bit or small quantity of something, often used of abstract things like sense or knowledge.Also: little bit, smattering, bit.
“Crothán” with the article
The plural of sprinkling in Irish is crotháin. Here is crothán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crothán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crothán, the Irish word for sprinkling.
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Sprinkling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sprinkling?
The Irish for sprinkling is crothán (pronounced “KRO-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crotháin. Depending on context it can also mean small amount.
How do you pronounce crothán in Irish?
Crothán is said like “KRO-hawn” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔhaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of sprinkling in Irish?
The plural of crothán is crotháin; with the article, it is na crotháin. The genitive plural is crothán, as in cúpla crothán salainn (a couple of sprinklings of salt).
Does crothán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crothán can mean sprinkling or small amount, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crothán change to chrothán or gcrothán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crothán becomes mo chrothán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrothán (eclipsis).
How is 'crothán' related to the verb 'croith'?
'Crothán' comes from 'croith' (shake), so it literally means what you shake out, a sprinkling. The verbal noun 'croitheadh' means the act of shaking.
