HeyRuaHow to say “classicist” in Irish
- Irish:
- clasaiceach
- English:
- classicist, classic work
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAS-ik-yukh” /ˈkl̪ˠasˠəcəx/
- Plural:
- clasaicigh (classicists)
- Genitive singular:
- clasaicigh, an chlasaicigh (e.g. leabhar an chlasaicigh, the classicist's book)
- Genitive plural:
- clasaiceach, na gclasaiceach (e.g. cumann na gclasaiceach, the society of the classicists)
What does “clasaiceach” mean?
“Clasaiceach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- classicist
- A person who studies or is expert in the classics, the languages and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.Also: classical scholar, student of classics.
1 other meaning: classic work
- 2classic work
- A book, film or other work of lasting excellence that is regarded as a model of its kind.Also: masterpiece, great work.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Clasaiceach” with the article
The plural of classicist in Irish is clasaicigh. Here is clasaiceach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clasaiceach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clasaiceach, the Irish word for classicist.
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Classicist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for classicist?
The Irish for classicist is clasaiceach (pronounced “KLAS-ik-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clasaicigh. Depending on context it can also mean classic work.
How do you pronounce clasaiceach in Irish?
Clasaiceach is said like “KLAS-ik-yukh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠasˠəcəx/).
What is the plural of classicist in Irish?
The plural of clasaiceach is clasaicigh; with the article, na clasaicigh means “the classicists”. The genitive plural is clasaiceach, as in cumann na gclasaiceach (the society of the classicists).
Does clasaiceach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clasaiceach can mean classicist or classic work, depending on context; the first is the most common. Clasaiceach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning classical.
Why does clasaiceach change to chlasaiceach or gclasaiceach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clasaiceach becomes mo chlasaiceach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclasaiceach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clasaiceach' and 'na clasaicí'?
'Clasaiceach' as a noun is a classicist or a classic work, while 'na clasaicí' refers to the classics as a field of study.
