HeyRuaHow to say “climate” in Irish
- Irish:
- clíoma
- English:
- climate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-muh” /ˈkʲlʲiːmˠə/
- Plural:
- clíomaí (climates)
- Genitive singular:
- clíoma, an chlíoma (e.g. athrú an chlíoma, climate change)
- Genitive plural:
- clíomaí, na gclíomaí (e.g. teochtaí na gclíomaí, the temperatures of the climates)
What does “clíoma” mean?
“Clíoma” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- climate
- The usual weather conditions of a place or region over a long period.Also: weather pattern, climatic conditions.
“Clíoma” with the article
The plural of climate in Irish is clíomaí. Here is clíoma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clíoma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clíoma, the Irish word for climate.
Other nouns in Irish
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Climate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for climate?
The Irish for climate is clíoma (pronounced “KLEE-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clíomaí.
How do you pronounce clíoma in Irish?
Clíoma is said like “KLEE-muh” (IPA /ˈkʲlʲiːmˠə/).
What is the plural of climate in Irish?
The plural of clíoma is clíomaí; with the article, na clíomaí means “the climates”. The genitive plural is clíomaí, as in teochtaí na gclíomaí (the temperatures of the climates).
Why does clíoma change to chlíoma or gclíoma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clíoma becomes mo chlíoma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclíoma (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clíoma' and 'aeráid'?
Both mean climate; 'aeráid' is the more common term in official use, as in 'athrú aeráide' (climate change), while 'clíoma' is also used, as in 'athrú clíoma'.
Is 'clíoma' the same as 'aimsir'?
No, 'aimsir' is the day-to-day weather, while 'clíoma' is the long-term pattern of weather in a place.
