How to Say “Cranberry” in Irish

By Joanna Penelope • Updated October 4, 2026

mónóg

/mˠoːˈn̪ˠoːɡ/feminine

The Irish word for cranberry is mónóg.

mónóg refers to the cranberry berry.

Meaning: berry (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

mónóg is a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

/mˠoːˈn̪ˠoːɡ/

Did you know?

While 'cranberry' in English comes from 'crane' and 'berry', mónóg ignores the bird entirely to focus on the earth.
The name mónóg literally translates to 'little peat thing'.
Because mónóg is derived from 'peat', the word is closely related to the Irish term for the fuel used in traditional hearth fires.

Examples in context

Tá an mónóg dearg.
The cranberry is red.

Example conversation

Niamh and Conor are preparing a dessert.

Niamh

An bhfuil mónóg agat, a Chonaire?
Do you have a cranberry, Conor?
Conor

Tá, tá cúig anseo.
Yes, there are five here.
Niamh

Taisg an mónóg sa chálaí.
Put the cranberry in the bowl.
Conor

Tá sé déanta anois.
It is done now.

Sources

Wiktionary, “cranberry” translations and entries mónóg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries mónóg, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Joanna Penelope

Hello there, my name is Joanna! Ireland’s rich language and culture are my passions and I love sharing my knowledge about the Irish language. Whether it's decoding rare phrases or sharing everyday expressions, my writing is your bridge to Gaelic. Aside from my perpetual love for words and the Emerald Isle, I enjoy a cup of strong tea, reading evocative literature, and finding the perfect cookie recipe. Don't worry, I'm still trying to figure out how to say "chocolate chip" in Irish! Grá agus Gaeilge, as they say!

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