HeyRuaHow to say “closet” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóiséad
- English:
- closet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-shayd” /ˈkl̪ˠoːʃeːdˠ/
- Plural:
- clóiséid (closets)
- Genitive singular:
- clóiséid, an chlóiséid (e.g. doras an chlóiséid, the closet door)
- Genitive plural:
- clóiséad, na gclóiséad (e.g. eochracha na gclóiséad, the keys of the closets)
What does “clóiséad” mean?
- closet
- A small room or cupboard used for storing things, or a small private room.Also: cupboard, cabinet, small room.
“Clóiséad” with the article
The plural of closet in Irish is clóiséid. Here is clóiséad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clóiséad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóiséad, the Irish word for closet.
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Closet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for closet?
The Irish for closet is clóiséad (pronounced “KLOH-shayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clóiséid.
How do you pronounce clóiséad in Irish?
Clóiséad is said like “KLOH-shayd” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːʃeːdˠ/).
What is the plural of closet in Irish?
The plural of clóiséad is clóiséid; with the article, na clóiséid means “the closets”. The genitive plural is clóiséad, as in eochracha na gclóiséad (the keys of the closets).
Why does clóiséad change to chlóiséad or gclóiséad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóiséad becomes mo chlóiséad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóiséad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clóiséad and cófra?
Cófra is the everyday word for a cupboard or press, while clóiséad is a closet or small storage room; vardrús is a wardrobe for clothes.
