HeyRuaHow to say “chest” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliabhrach
- English:
- chest
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEEV-rukh” /ˈclʲiəvˠɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- cliabhraigh (chests)
- Genitive singular:
- cliabhraigh, an chliabhraigh (e.g. pian an chliabhraigh, the pain in the chest)
- Genitive plural:
- cliabhrach, na gcliabhrach (e.g. méid na gcliabhrach, the size of the chests)
What does “cliabhrach” mean?
- chest
- The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, enclosed by the ribs.Also: thorax, ribcage, breast.
“Cliabhrach” with the article
The plural of chest in Irish is cliabhraigh. Here is cliabhrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cliabhrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cliabhrach, the Irish word for chest.
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Chest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chest?
The Irish for chest is cliabhrach (pronounced “KLEEV-rukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cliabhraigh.
How do you pronounce cliabhrach in Irish?
Cliabhrach is said like “KLEEV-rukh” (IPA /ˈclʲiəvˠɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of chest in Irish?
The plural of cliabhrach is cliabhraigh; with the article, na cliabhraigh means “the chests”. The genitive plural is cliabhrach, as in méid na gcliabhrach (the size of the chests).
Why does cliabhrach change to chliabhrach or gcliabhrach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cliabhrach becomes mo chliabhrach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcliabhrach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cliabhrach, ucht and brollach?
Cliabhrach is the chest or thorax as a body region, often used in medical contexts; ucht means breast or bosom and is common in phrases like 'in ucht' (in the lap or bosom); brollach is also chest or bosom, and figuratively a preface.
