caróg
feminine
In Irish, the word for crow is caróg or préachán.
Meaning: any bird of the genus Corvus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| caróg | feminine | |
| préachán | /pʲɾʲiːˈxɑːn̪ˠ/ (Munster) | masculine |
Both words refer to any bird belonging to the genus Corvus.
Which one should you use?
While caróg is a feminine form, the masculine form préachán is used as the general term for a crow.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The term caróg is a feminine noun, whereas préachán is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The term caróg is also the name of a traditional Irish shoe made of coarse cloth, which is unrelated to the bird.
- In Irish folklore, the crow is often seen as a messenger or a symbol of prophecy, closely linked to the Morrígan, a goddess of war and fate.
- The word préachán originates from the concept of a 'bird of prey'.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Aoife and Cian are walking in the countryside.
- AoifeFéach ar an caróg istigh sa ghleann!Look at the crow inside the valley!
- CianTá sí ag eitilt go tapa.She is flying fast.
- AoifeIs iontach iad na caróga.Crows are wonderful.
- CianTá tú ceart, a Aoife.You are right, Aoife.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crow” translations and entries caróg, préachán, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries préachán, CC BY-SA 4.0.
