HeyRuaHow to say “cloister” in Irish
- Irish:
- clabhstra
- English:
- cloister
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOWS-truh” /ˈklˠəus̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- clabhstraí (cloisters)
- Genitive singular:
- clabhstra, an chlabhstra (e.g. ballaí an chlabhstra, the walls of the cloister)
- Genitive plural:
- clabhstraí, na gclabhstraí (e.g. ailtireacht na gclabhstraí, the architecture of the cloisters)
What does “clabhstra” mean?
“Clabhstra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cloister
- A covered walkway around an open courtyard in a monastery, convent or cathedral.Also: cloisters, covered walkway, arcade.
1 other meaning:
- 2cloister
- A monastery or convent as a place of religious seclusion.Also: monastery, convent, enclosure.
“Clabhstra” with the article
The plural of cloister in Irish is clabhstraí. Here is clabhstra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clabhstra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clabhstra, the Irish word for cloister.
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Cloister in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cloister?
The Irish for cloister is clabhstra (pronounced “KLOWS-truh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clabhstraí.
How do you pronounce clabhstra in Irish?
Clabhstra is said like “KLOWS-truh” (IPA /ˈklˠəus̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of cloister in Irish?
The plural of clabhstra is clabhstraí; with the article, na clabhstraí means “the cloisters”. The genitive plural is clabhstraí, as in ailtireacht na gclabhstraí (the architecture of the cloisters).
Why does clabhstra change to chlabhstra or gclabhstra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clabhstra becomes mo chlabhstra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclabhstra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clabhstra' and 'mainistir'?
A 'mainistir' is the whole monastery, while 'clabhstra' is specifically the cloister, the covered walkway round its courtyard, though it can also mean a secluded religious house.
