HeyRuaHow to say “clarinettist” in Irish
- Irish:
- clairnéideoir
- English:
- clarinettist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAR-nay-dyor” /ˈklˠaɾˠn̠ʲeːdʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- clairnéideoirí (clarinettists)
- Genitive singular:
- clairnéideora, an chlairnéideora (e.g. uirlis an chlairnéideora, the clarinettist's instrument)
- Genitive plural:
- clairnéideoirí, na gclairnéideoirí (e.g. ceolchoirm na gclairnéideoirí, the clarinettists' concert)
What does “clairnéideoir” mean?
- clarinettist
- A person who plays the clarinet.Also: clarinetist, clarinet player.
“Clairnéideoir” with the article
The plural of clarinettist in Irish is clairnéideoirí. Here is clairnéideoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clairnéideoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clairnéideoir, the Irish word for clarinettist.
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Clarinettist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clarinettist?
The Irish for clarinettist is clairnéideoir (pronounced “KLAR-nay-dyor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clairnéideoirí.
How do you pronounce clairnéideoir in Irish?
Clairnéideoir is said like “KLAR-nay-dyor” (IPA /ˈklˠaɾˠn̠ʲeːdʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of clarinettist in Irish?
The plural of clairnéideoir is clairnéideoirí; with the article, na clairnéideoirí means “the clarinettists”. The genitive plural is clairnéideoirí, as in ceolchoirm na gclairnéideoirí (the clarinettists' concert).
Why does clairnéideoir change to chlairnéideoir or gclairnéideoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clairnéideoir becomes mo chlairnéideoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclairnéideoir (eclipsis).
What is the instrument itself called?
The instrument is 'clairnéid', and the player is 'clairnéideoir'.
