HeyRuaHow to say “clipper” in Irish
- Irish:
- clipéar
- English:
- clipper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLIP-ayr” /ˈclʲɪpʲeːɾ/
- Plural:
- clipéir (clippers)
- Genitive singular:
- clipéir, an chlipéir (e.g. lann an chlipéir, the blade of the clipper)
- Genitive plural:
- clipéar, na gclipéar (e.g. lanna na gclipéar, the blades of the clippers)
What does “clipéar” mean?
- clipper
- A tool with two blades used for clipping or shearing, such as hair or hedges.Also: clippers, shears, hair clipper, hedge clipper.
“Clipéar” with the article
The plural of clipper in Irish is clipéir. Here is clipéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clipéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clipéar, the Irish word for clipper.
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Clipper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clipper?
The Irish for clipper is clipéar (pronounced “KLIP-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clipéir.
How do you pronounce clipéar in Irish?
Clipéar is said like “KLIP-ayr” (IPA /ˈclʲɪpʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of clipper in Irish?
The plural of clipéar is clipéir; with the article, na clipéir means “the clippers”. The genitive plural is clipéar, as in lanna na gclipéar (the blades of the clippers).
Why does clipéar change to chlipéar or gclipéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clipéar becomes mo chlipéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclipéar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clipéar' and 'deimheas'?
'Clipéar' is a clipper, often for hair, while 'deimheas' is a pair of shears, such as for sheep or hedges.
