HeyRuaHow to say “balaclava” in Irish
- Irish:
- balacláva
- English:
- balaclava
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-uh-klaw-vuh” /ˈbˠalˠəkˌl̪ˠɑːvˠə/
- Plural:
- balaclávaí (balaclavas)
- Genitive singular:
- balacláva, an bhalacláva (e.g. dath an bhalacláva, the colour of the balaclava)
- Genitive plural:
- balaclávaí, na mbalaclávaí (e.g. praghas na mbalaclávaí, the price of balaclavas)
What does “balacláva” mean?
- balaclava
- A close-fitting knitted hood that covers the head and neck, often leaving only the face or eyes uncovered.Also: balaclava helmet, ski mask, knitted hood.
“Balacláva” with the article
The plural of balaclava in Irish is balaclávaí. Here is balacláva after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Balacláva” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using balacláva, the Irish word for balaclava.
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Balaclava in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balaclava?
The Irish for balaclava is balacláva (pronounced “BAL-uh-klaw-vuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is balaclávaí.
How do you pronounce balacláva in Irish?
Balacláva is said like “BAL-uh-klaw-vuh” (IPA /ˈbˠalˠəkˌl̪ˠɑːvˠə/).
What is the plural of balaclava in Irish?
The plural of balacláva is balaclávaí; with the article, na balaclávaí means “the balaclavas”. The genitive plural is balaclávaí, as in praghas na mbalaclávaí (the price of balaclavas).
Why does balacláva change to bhalacláva or mbalacláva?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) balacláva becomes mo bhalacláva (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbalacláva (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a balaclava?
Balacláva is the standard term; a general hood is cochall, and a mask is masc.
