HeyRuaHow to say “clip” in Irish
- Irish:
- clipéad
- English:
- clip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLIP-ayd” /ˈkʲlʲɪpʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- clipéid (clips)
- Genitive singular:
- clipéid, an chlipéid (e.g. greim an chlipéid, the grip of the clip)
- Genitive plural:
- clipéad, na gclipéad (e.g. bosca clipéad, a box of clips)
What does “clipéad” mean?
- clip
- A small fastener, such as a paper clip or hair clip, used to hold things together.Also: paper clip, fastener, hair clip.
Other Irish words for clip: fáiscín (clip)
“Clipéad” with the article
The plural of clip in Irish is clipéid. Here is clipéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clipéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clipéad, the Irish word for clip.
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Clip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clip?
The Irish for clip is clipéad (pronounced “KLIP-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clipéid.
How do you pronounce clipéad in Irish?
Clipéad is said like “KLIP-ayd” (IPA /ˈkʲlʲɪpʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of clip in Irish?
The plural of clipéad is clipéid; with the article, na clipéid means “the clips”. The genitive plural is clipéad, as in bosca clipéad (a box of clips).
Why does clipéad change to chlipéad or gclipéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clipéad becomes mo chlipéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclipéad (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a clip?
Yes, 'fáiscín' is widely used for a clip or clamp, and a paper clip is often called 'fáiscín páipéir'. 'Pionna' is used for a pin, while 'clipéad' is a general word for a clip.
