HeyRuaHow to say “clerkship” in Irish
- Irish:
- cléireachas
- English:
- clerkship, clericalism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAY-ruh-khus” /ˈclʲeːɾʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cléireachais, an chléireachais (e.g. obair chléireachais, clerical work)
What does “cléireachas” mean?
“Cléireachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clerkship
- The work or position of a clerk, especially office or clerical work.Also: clerical work, office work, clerking.
1 other meaning: clericalism
- 2clericalism
- The clergy as a body, or clerical influence and rule, especially in church or political contexts.Also: clergy, clerical influence.
“Cléireachas” with the article
Here is cléireachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Cléireachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cléireachas, the Irish word for clerkship.
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Clerkship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clerkship?
The Irish for clerkship is cléireachas (pronounced “KLAY-ruh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean clericalism.
How do you pronounce cléireachas in Irish?
Cléireachas is said like “KLAY-ruh-khus” (IPA /ˈclʲeːɾʲəxəsˠ/).
Does cléireachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for cléireachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cléireachas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cléireachas can mean clerkship or clericalism, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cléireachas change to chléireachas or gcléireachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cléireachas becomes mo chléireachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcléireachas (eclipsis).
How is cléireachas related to cléireach?
Cléireach means a clerk (or historically a cleric), and cléireachas is the work or position of a clerk; for the clergy as a body Irish usually uses cléir.
