HeyRuaHow to say “anthracite” in Irish
- Irish:
- clochghual
- English:
- anthracite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOKH-ghoo-ul” /ˈkl̪ˠɔxˌɣuəl̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clochghuail, an chlochghuail (e.g. mála clochghuail, a bag of anthracite)
What does “clochghual” mean?
- anthracite
- A hard, shiny type of coal that burns slowly with little smoke.Also: hard coal, stone coal.
“Clochghual” with the article
Here is clochghual after the article (an t-alt).
an clochghual
the anthracite
No change after an
“Clochghual” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clochghual, the Irish word for anthracite.
Dónn clochghual go mall sa tine.
Anthracite burns slowly in the fire.
Cheannaigh m'athair mála clochghuail inné.
My father bought a bag of anthracite yesterday.
Is cineál crua guail é an clochghual.
Anthracite is a hard kind of coal.
Ní thugann an clochghual mórán deataigh.
Anthracite doesn't give off much smoke.
Tá praghas an chlochghuail ag ardú.
The price of anthracite is rising.
Cuirimid clochghual sa sorn san oíche.
We put anthracite in the stove at night.
Bhí mianach clochghuail sa cheantar fadó.
There was an anthracite mine in the area long ago.
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Anthracite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anthracite?
The Irish for anthracite is clochghual (pronounced “KLOKH-ghoo-ul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clochghual in Irish?
Clochghual is said like “KLOKH-ghoo-ul” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠɔxˌɣuəl̪ˠ/).
Does clochghual have a plural?
No plural form is given for clochghual in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clochghual change to chlochghual or gclochghual?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clochghual becomes mo chlochghual (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclochghual (eclipsis).
How is 'clochghual' different from 'gual'?
'Gual' is coal in general, while 'clochghual' (literally 'stone coal') is the hard, smokeless kind called anthracite.
