HeyRuaHow to say “very best” in Irish
- Irish:
- croídhícheall
- English:
- very best
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-yee-hyal” /ˈkɾiːˌjiːçəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- croídhíchill, an chroídhíchill (e.g. in ainneoin a croídhíchill, despite her very best efforts)
What does “croídhícheall” mean?
- very best
- The utmost effort a person can make; one's very best.Also: utmost, best effort, all one's might.
Other Irish words for very best: lándícheall (very best)
“Croídhícheall” with the article
Here is croídhícheall after the article (an t-alt).
“Croídhícheall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croídhícheall, the Irish word for very best.
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Very best in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for very best?
The Irish for very best is croídhícheall (pronounced “KREE-yee-hyal”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce croídhícheall in Irish?
Croídhícheall is said like “KREE-yee-hyal” (IPA /ˈkɾiːˌjiːçəl̪ˠ/).
Does croídhícheall have a plural?
No plural form is given for croídhícheall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does croídhícheall change to chroídhícheall or gcroídhícheall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croídhícheall becomes mo chroídhícheall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroídhícheall (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dícheall' and 'croídhícheall'?
'Dícheall' means best effort, and 'croídhícheall' is an intensified form meaning one's very best or utmost: 'rinne mé mo dhícheall' versus 'rinne mé mo chroídhícheall'.
How is 'croídhícheall' usually used?
It almost always appears with a possessive and the verb 'déan': 'Déan do chroídhícheall' means 'Do your very best'.
