HeyRuaHow to say “very centre” in Irish
- Irish:
- croílár
- English:
- very centre, nerve centre
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-lawr” /ˈkɾʲiːl̪ˠaːɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- croíláir, an chroíláir (e.g. sráideanna an chroíláir, the streets of the town centre)
What does “croílár” mean?
“Croílár” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- very centre
- The exact middle or innermost part of something, such as a town or an area.Also: heart, core, exact center, middle, city centre.
1 other meaning: nerve centre
- 2nerve centre
- The most important or central part of an activity, organisation or issue.Also: heart, core, crux.
Other Irish words for very centre: ceartlár (very centre)
“Croílár” with the article
Here is croílár after the article (an t-alt).
“Croílár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croílár, the Irish word for very centre.
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Very centre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for very centre?
The Irish for very centre is croílár (pronounced “KREE-lawr”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean nerve centre.
How do you pronounce croílár in Irish?
Croílár is said like “KREE-lawr” (IPA /ˈkɾʲiːl̪ˠaːɾˠ/).
Does croílár have a plural?
No plural form is given for croílár in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does croílár have more than one meaning?
Yes. Croílár can mean very centre or nerve centre, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does croílár change to chroílár or gcroílár?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croílár becomes mo chroílár (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroílár (eclipsis).
How is croílár different from lár?
Lár is the ordinary word for middle or centre, while croílár stresses the very heart or exact centre, as in i gcroílár na cathrach.
How do I say 'in the middle of' with croílár?
Use i gcroílár followed by the genitive, for example i gcroílár an gheimhridh, in the depths of winter.
