HeyRuaHow to say “circular” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciorclán
- English:
- circular
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-uh-klawn” /ˈcɪɾˠəkˠlˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ciorcláin (circulars)
- Genitive singular:
- ciorcláin, an chiorcláin (e.g. ábhar an chiorcláin, the subject of the circular)
- Genitive plural:
- ciorclán, na gciorclán (e.g. cartlann na gciorclán, the archive of the circulars)
What does “ciorclán” mean?
- circular
- A letter or notice sent out to many people at the same time, such as a memo to staff or schools.Also: circular letter, memo, notice, newsletter.
“Ciorclán” with the article
The plural of circular in Irish is ciorcláin. Here is ciorclán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciorclán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciorclán, the Irish word for circular.
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Circular in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for circular?
The Irish for circular is ciorclán (pronounced “KIR-uh-klawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciorcláin.
How do you pronounce ciorclán in Irish?
Ciorclán is said like “KIR-uh-klawn” (IPA /ˈcɪɾˠəkˠlˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of circular in Irish?
The plural of ciorclán is ciorcláin; with the article, na ciorcláin means “the circulars”. The genitive plural is ciorclán, as in cartlann na gciorclán (the archive of the circulars).
Why does ciorclán change to chiorclán or gciorclán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciorclán becomes mo chiorclán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciorclán (eclipsis).
Is 'ciorclán' the same as 'ciorcal'?
No. 'Ciorcal' is a circle, the shape, while 'ciorclán' is a circular, a notice sent to many people.
