HeyRuaHow to say “clarinet” in Irish
- Irish:
- cláirnéid
- English:
- clarinet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWR-nayd” /ˈkl̪ˠaːɾˠn̠ʲeːdʲ/
- Plural:
- cláirnéidí (clarinets)
- Genitive singular:
- cláirnéide, na cláirnéide (e.g. fuaim na cláirnéide, the sound of the clarinet)
- Genitive plural:
- cláirnéidí, na gcláirnéidí (e.g. seinnteoirí na gcláirnéidí, the clarinet players)
What does “cláirnéid” mean?
- clarinet
- A woodwind musical instrument with a single reed, played by blowing into it.Also: clarinette, woodwind instrument.
“Cláirnéid” with the article
The plural of clarinet in Irish is cláirnéidí. Here is cláirnéid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cláirnéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cláirnéid, the Irish word for clarinet.
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Clarinet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clarinet?
The Irish for clarinet is cláirnéid (pronounced “KLAWR-nayd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cláirnéidí.
How do you pronounce cláirnéid in Irish?
Cláirnéid is said like “KLAWR-nayd” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠaːɾˠn̠ʲeːdʲ/).
What is the plural of clarinet in Irish?
The plural of cláirnéid is cláirnéidí; with the article, na cláirnéidí means “the clarinets”. The genitive plural is cláirnéidí, as in seinnteoirí na gcláirnéidí (the clarinet players).
Why does cláirnéid change to chláirnéid or gcláirnéid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cláirnéid becomes mo chláirnéid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcláirnéid (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I play the clarinet' in Irish?
Say 'Seinnim an chláirnéid', using the verb seinn with the article, and the noun is lenited because it is feminine.
