HeyRuaHow to say “clarinet” in Irish
- Irish:
- clairnéid
- English:
- clarinet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “klar-NAYD” /kl̪ˠaːɾˠˈnʲeːdʲ/
- Plural:
- clairnéidí (clarinets)
- Genitive singular:
- clairnéide, na clairnéide (e.g. fuaim na clairnéide, the sound of the clarinet)
- Genitive plural:
- clairnéidí, na gclairnéidí (e.g. ceol na gclairnéidí, the music of the clarinets)
What does “clairnéid” mean?
- clarinet
- A woodwind musical instrument with a single reed, played by blowing into it and covering holes with the fingers.Also: clarinette, woodwind instrument.
“Clairnéid” with the article
The plural of clarinet in Irish is clairnéidí. Here is clairnéid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clairnéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clairnéid, 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 clairnéid (pronounced “klar-NAYD”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is clairnéidí.
How do you pronounce clairnéid in Irish?
Clairnéid is said like “klar-NAYD” (IPA /kl̪ˠaːɾˠˈnʲeːdʲ/).
What is the plural of clarinet in Irish?
The plural of clairnéid is clairnéidí; with the article, na clairnéidí means “the clarinets”. The genitive plural is clairnéidí, as in ceol na gclairnéidí (the music of the clarinets).
Why does clairnéid change to chlairnéid or gclairnéid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clairnéid becomes mo chlairnéid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclairnéid (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I play the clarinet' in Irish?
Say 'Seinnim an chlairnéid', using the verb seinn with the article, and note lenition after an because clairnéid is feminine.
