HeyRuaHow to say “clamp” in Irish
- Irish:
- clampa
- English:
- clamp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAM-puh” /ˈkl̪ˠamˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- clampaí (clamps)
- Genitive singular:
- clampa, an chlampa (e.g. lámh an chlampa, the handle of the clamp)
- Genitive plural:
- clampaí, na gclampaí (e.g. úsáid na gclampaí, the use of the clamps)
What does “clampa” mean?
- clamp
- A device used to hold things tightly together, such as pieces of wood while glue dries.Also: vice, clip, brace.
“Clampa” with the article
The plural of clamp in Irish is clampaí. Here is clampa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clampa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clampa, the Irish word for clamp.
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Clamp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clamp?
The Irish for clamp is clampa (pronounced “KLAM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clampaí.
How do you pronounce clampa in Irish?
Clampa is said like “KLAM-puh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠamˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of clamp in Irish?
The plural of clampa is clampaí; with the article, na clampaí means “the clamps”. The genitive plural is clampaí, as in úsáid na gclampaí (the use of the clamps).
Why does clampa change to chlampa or gclampa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clampa becomes mo chlampa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclampa (eclipsis).
How do I say a car was clamped?
You can say 'cuireadh clampa ar an gcarr', literally 'a clamp was put on the car'.
