HeyRuaHow to say “cleaver” in Irish
- Irish:
- clíbhéar
- English:
- cleaver
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-vair” /ˈclʲiːvʲeːɾ/
- Plural:
- clíbhéir (cleavers)
- Genitive singular:
- clíbhéir, an chlíbhéir (e.g. faobhar an chlíbhéir, the edge of the cleaver)
- Genitive plural:
- clíbhéar, na gclíbhéar (e.g. lanna na gclíbhéar, the blades of the cleavers)
What does “clíbhéar” mean?
- cleaver
- A heavy, broad-bladed knife used by butchers for chopping meat and bone.Also: meat cleaver, butcher's knife, chopper.
“Clíbhéar” with the article
The plural of cleaver in Irish is clíbhéir. Here is clíbhéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clíbhéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clíbhéar, the Irish word for cleaver.
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Cleaver in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cleaver?
The Irish for cleaver is clíbhéar (pronounced “KLEE-vair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clíbhéir.
How do you pronounce clíbhéar in Irish?
Clíbhéar is said like “KLEE-vair” (IPA /ˈclʲiːvʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of cleaver in Irish?
The plural of clíbhéar is clíbhéir; with the article, na clíbhéir means “the cleavers”. The genitive plural is clíbhéar, as in lanna na gclíbhéar (the blades of the cleavers).
Why does clíbhéar change to chlíbhéar or gclíbhéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clíbhéar becomes mo chlíbhéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclíbhéar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clíbhéar' and 'scian'?
'Scian' is the general word for a knife, while 'clíbhéar' is specifically a heavy chopping knife like a butcher's cleaver.
