HeyRuaHow to say “clock” in Irish
- Irish:
- clog
- English:
- clock, bell, blister, dandelion clock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “klug” /kl̪ˠɔɡ/
- Plural:
- cloig (clocks)
- Genitive singular:
- cloig, an chloig (e.g. aghaidh an chloig, the face of the clock)
- Genitive plural:
- clog, na gclog (e.g. fuaim na gclog, the sound of the clocks)
What does “clog” mean?
“Clog” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clock
- A device that shows the time, as on a wall, tower or table.Also: timepiece, wall clock.
3 other meanings: bell or blister or dandelion clock
- 2bell
- A hollow metal object that rings when struck, as in a church tower.Also: church bell.
- 3blister
- A small swelling of the skin filled with fluid.Also: bubble on skin.
- 4dandelion clock
- The round fluffy seed head of a dandelion.Also: blowball, seed head.
“Clog” with the article
The plural of clock in Irish is cloig. Here is clog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clog, the Irish word for clock.
Other nouns in Irish
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Clock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clock?
The Irish for clock is clog (pronounced “klug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cloig. Depending on context it can also mean bell or blister or dandelion clock.
How do you pronounce clog in Irish?
Clog is said like “klug” (IPA /kl̪ˠɔɡ/).
What is the plural of clock in Irish?
The plural of clog is cloig; with the article, na cloig means “the clocks”. The genitive plural is clog, as in fuaim na gclog (the sound of the clocks).
Does clog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clog can mean clock, bell, blister or dandelion clock, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does clog change to chlog or gclog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clog becomes mo chlog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclog (eclipsis).
How do I say what time it is with 'clog'?
Use 'a chlog' after the number: 'Tá sé a ceathair a chlog' means it is four o'clock. The lenition comes from the old possessive construction.
Is 'clog' the word for a wristwatch?
No, a watch is 'uaireadóir'; 'clog' is a clock or a bell.
