Twig in Irish (Craobhóg): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for twig?

The Irish for twig is craobhóg (pronounced “KREEV-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is craobhóga. Depending on context it can also mean sprig or darling.

Q: What is the plural of twig in Irish?

The plural of craobhóg is craobhóga; with the article, na craobhóga means “the twigs”. The genitive plural is craobhóg, as in beart na gcraobhóg (the bundle of twigs).

Q: Does craobhóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Craobhóg can mean twig, sprig or darling, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “twig” in Irish

Irish:: craobhóg
English:: twig, sprig, darling
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KREEV-ohg” /ˈkɾˠiːvˠoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: craobhóga (twigs)
Genitive singular:: craobhóige, na craobhóige (e.g. barr na craobhóige, the tip of the twig)
Genitive plural:: craobhóg, na gcraobhóg (e.g. beart na gcraobhóg, the bundle of twigs)

What does “craobhóg” mean?

“Craobhóg” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

twig: A small branch or twig of a tree or shrub.Also: small branch, branchlet.

2 other meanings: sprig or darling

2sprig: A small shoot or spray of a plant, often with leaves or flowers.Also: spray, shoot.
3darling: A term of affection for a dear person, especially a young girl.Also: dear, sweetheart.

Other Irish words for twig: cipín (little stick)

“Craobhóg” with the article

The plural of twig in Irish is craobhóga. Here is craobhóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chraobhóg

the twig

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na craobhóga

the twigs

Plural: no change after na

“Craobhóg” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using craobhóg, the Irish word for twig.

Bhris craobhóg faoi mo chos sa choill.

A twig snapped under my foot in the wood.

Bhí an t-éan ina shuí ar an gcraobhóg.

The bird was sitting on the twig.

Bhailigh na páistí craobhóga don tine.

The children gathered twigs for the fire.

Chuir sí craobhóg aitinn i bpróca ar an mbord.

She put a sprig of furze in a jar on the table.

Tá duilleog bheag ar bharr na craobhóige.

There is a small leaf on the tip of the twig.

Rinne an t-éan nead as craobhóga tirime.

The bird made a nest from dry twigs.

Bhí craobhóg dhraíochta ina lámh ag an tsióg.

The fairy held a magic twig in her hand.

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Twig in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for twig?

The Irish for twig is craobhóg (pronounced “KREEV-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is craobhóga. Depending on context it can also mean sprig or darling.

How do you pronounce craobhóg in Irish?

Craobhóg is said like “KREEV-ohg” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːvˠoːɡ/).

What is the plural of twig in Irish?

The plural of craobhóg is craobhóga; with the article, na craobhóga means “the twigs”. The genitive plural is craobhóg, as in beart na gcraobhóg (the bundle of twigs).

Does craobhóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Craobhóg can mean twig, sprig or darling, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does craobhóg change to chraobhóg or gcraobhóg?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craobhóg becomes mo chraobhóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraobhóg (eclipsis).

How is craobhóg different from craobh?

Craobh is a branch in general, while craobhóg is its diminutive, a small branch, twig or sprig.

Twig in Irish (Craobhóg): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage