HeyRuaHow to say “withering” in Irish
- Irish:
- críonadh
- English:
- withering, ageing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-uh-noo” /ˈkɾʲiənˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- críonta, an chríonta (e.g. tús an chríonta, the beginning of the withering)
What does “críonadh” mean?
“Críonadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- withering
- The process of drying up, withering or decaying, as of plants or wood; the verbal noun of the verb 'críon'.Also: drying up, decay, wilting, shrivelling.
1 other meaning: ageing
- 2ageing
- Growing old or becoming worn with age, as of a person; also the verbal noun of 'críon'.Also: growing old, senescence.
Other Irish words for withering: feo (withering)
“Críonadh” with the article
Here is críonadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Críonadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using críonadh, the Irish word for withering.
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Withering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for withering?
The Irish for withering is críonadh (pronounced “KREE-uh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ageing.
How do you pronounce críonadh in Irish?
Críonadh is said like “KREE-uh-noo” (IPA /ˈkɾʲiənˠə/).
Does críonadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for críonadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does críonadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Críonadh can mean withering or ageing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does críonadh change to chríonadh or gcríonadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) críonadh becomes mo chríonadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcríonadh (eclipsis).
How is 'críonadh' different from 'seargadh'?
Both mean withering, but 'críonadh' often suggests drying out or ageing (críonna means old, wise), while 'seargadh' stresses shrivelling or wasting away.
