HeyRuaHow to say “steel” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruach
- English:
- steel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kroo-ukh” /kɾˠuəx/
- Genitive singular:
- cruach, na cruach (e.g. monarcha cruach, steel factory)
What does “cruach” mean?
- steel
- A hard, strong metal made mainly from iron mixed with carbon.Also: steel alloy, stainless steel.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Cruach” with the article
Here is cruach after the article (an t-alt).
“Cruach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruach, the Irish word for steel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Steel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for steel?
The Irish for steel is cruach (pronounced “kroo-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cruach in Irish?
Cruach is said like “kroo-ukh” (IPA /kɾˠuəx/).
Does cruach have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cruach have more than one meaning?
Cruach also has its own entry as a noun, feminine meaning stack. Cruach also has its own entry as a verb meaning to stack.
Why does cruach change to chruach or gcruach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruach becomes mo chruach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruach (eclipsis).
Is 'cruach' meaning steel the same word as 'cruach' meaning a stack?
No, they are separate words: 'cruach' (steel) has no plural, while 'cruach' (stack, rick, as in 'cruach fhéir') has the genitive 'cruaiche' and plural 'cruacha'.
How do I say 'made of steel'?
Say 'déanta as cruach', or use the genitive as an adjective, as in 'geata cruach' (a steel gate).
