HeyRuaHow to say “clientele” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliantacht
- English:
- clientele
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-un-tukht” /ˈclʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cliantachta, na cliantachta (e.g. riachtanais na cliantachta, the needs of the clientele)
What does “cliantacht” mean?
- clientele
- The clients or customers of a business, professional or service, taken together as a group.Also: clients, customers, customer base, clientage.
“Cliantacht” with the article
Here is cliantacht after the article (an t-alt).
an chliantacht
the clientele
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cliantacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cliantacht, the Irish word for clientele.
Tá cliantacht mhór ag an dlíodóir sin.
That solicitor has a large clientele.
Tá an chliantacht ag fás gach bliain.
The clientele is growing every year.
Ní mór dúinn freastal ar riachtanais na cliantachta.
We must meet the needs of the clientele.
Is daoine óga formhór ár gcliantachta.
Most of our clientele are young people.
Tá cliantacht dhílis ag an siopa beag.
The little shop has a loyal clientele.
Rinneamar suirbhé ar an gcliantacht anuraidh.
We surveyed the clientele last year.
Tá athrú tagtha ar chliantacht an óstáin.
The hotel's clientele has changed.
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Clientele in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clientele?
The Irish for clientele is cliantacht (pronounced “KLEE-un-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cliantacht in Irish?
Cliantacht is said like “KLEE-un-tukht” (IPA /ˈclʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cliantacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cliantacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cliantacht change to chliantacht or gcliantacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cliantacht becomes mo chliantacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcliantacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cliant' and 'cliantacht'?
'Cliant' is a single client, while 'cliantacht' is the whole body of clients, the clientele, and is used only in the singular.
