HeyRuaHow to say “wound” in Irish
- Irish:
- créacht
- English:
- wound, scar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kraykht” /kʲɾʲeːxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- créachtaí (wounds)
- Genitive singular:
- créachta, na créachta (e.g. leigheas na créachta, the healing of the wound)
- Genitive plural:
- créachtaí, na gcréachtaí (e.g. cneasú na gcréachtaí, the healing of the wounds)
What does “créacht” mean?
“Créacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wound
- A deep cut or injury in the flesh, especially a gash.Also: gash, injury, cut.
“Créacht” with the article
The plural of wound in Irish is créachtaí. Here is créacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Créacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using créacht, the Irish word for wound.
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Wound in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wound?
The Irish for wound is créacht (pronounced “kraykht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is créachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean scar.
How do you pronounce créacht in Irish?
Créacht is said like “kraykht” (IPA /kʲɾʲeːxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of wound in Irish?
The plural of créacht is créachtaí; with the article, na créachtaí means “the wounds”. The genitive plural is créachtaí, as in cneasú na gcréachtaí (the healing of the wounds).
Does créacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Créacht can mean wound or scar, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does créacht change to chréacht or gcréacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) créacht becomes mo chréacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcréacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'créacht' and 'cneá'?
Both mean wound; 'cneá' is the more general everyday word for a wound or sore, while 'créacht' suggests a gash or deep wound and is more literary.
