HeyRuaHow to say “trembling” in Irish
- Irish:
- crith
- English:
- trembling, tremor
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- crith, to shake (ag crith, shaking)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “krih” /kɾʲɪh/
- Plural:
- creathanna
- Genitive singular:
- creatha, an chreatha (e.g. ag stopadh an chreatha, stopping the trembling)
- Genitive plural:
- creathanna, na gcreathanna (e.g. líon na gcreathanna, the number of tremors)
What does “crith” mean?
“Crith” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trembling
- A shaking or quivering movement, as of the body from cold, fear or illness; also the verbal noun of the verb 'crith' (tremble).Also: shaking, quiver, tremble, shiver, shake.
1 other meaning: tremor
- 2tremor
- A shaking of the ground or of a structure, as in an earthquake.Also: quake, vibration.
“Crith” as a verbal noun
After ag, crith means shaking: it is the verbal noun of the verb crith (to shake). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Crith” with the article
The plural of trembling in Irish is creathanna. Here is crith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crith, the Irish word for trembling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Trembling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trembling?
The Irish for trembling is crith (pronounced “krih”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is creathanna. Depending on context it can also mean tremor.
How do you pronounce crith in Irish?
Crith is said like “krih” (IPA /kɾʲɪh/).
What is the plural of trembling in Irish?
The plural of crith is creathanna; with the article, it is na creathanna. The genitive plural is creathanna, as in líon na gcreathanna (the number of tremors).
Does crith have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crith can mean trembling or tremor, depending on context; the first is the most common. Crith also has its own entry as a verb meaning to shake.
Why does crith change to chrith or gcrith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crith becomes mo chrith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrith (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is trembling?
Use 'ar crith', for example 'Tá sé ar crith', or 'Tá crith air' (he is trembling).
What is the Irish for earthquake?
It is 'crith talún', literally a trembling of the ground; the plural is 'creathanna talún'.
