HeyRuaHow to say “wheat” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruithneacht
- English:
- wheat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIH-nyukht” /ˈkɾˠɪhnʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cruithneachta, na cruithneachta (e.g. plúr cruithneachta, wheat flour)
What does “cruithneacht” mean?
- wheat
- A cereal plant, or its grain, that is ground to make flour for bread.Also: wheat grain, corn.
“Cruithneacht” with the article
Here is cruithneacht after the article (an t-alt).
an chruithneacht
the wheat
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cruithneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruithneacht, the Irish word for wheat.
Fásann cruithneacht go maith sa cheantar seo.
Wheat grows well in this area.
Bhain na feirmeoirí an chruithneacht i mí Lúnasa.
The farmers harvested the wheat in August.
Rinne sí arán as plúr cruithneachta.
She made bread from wheat flour.
Tá praghas na cruithneachta ag ardú arís.
The price of wheat is rising again.
Chonaic mé páirc mhór chruithneachta ón traein.
I saw a big field of wheat from the train.
Cuireann m'athair cruithneacht gach earrach.
My father sows wheat every spring.
Ní féidir liom cruithneacht a ithe, tá ailléirge orm.
I can't eat wheat, I'm allergic.
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Wheat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wheat?
The Irish for wheat is cruithneacht (pronounced “KRIH-nyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cruithneacht in Irish?
Cruithneacht is said like “KRIH-nyukht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪhnʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cruithneacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruithneacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cruithneacht change to chruithneacht or gcruithneacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruithneacht becomes mo chruithneacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruithneacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cruithneacht and arbhar?
Cruithneacht is specifically wheat, while arbhar is a general word for corn or grain crops, including wheat, barley (eorna) and oats (coirce).
