HeyRuaHow to say “closure” in Irish
- Irish:
- clabhsúr
- English:
- closure, enclosure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “klow-SOOR” /kl̪ˠəuˈsˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- clabhsúir (closures)
- Genitive singular:
- clabhsúir, an chlabhsúir (e.g. tráth an chlabhsúir, at the time of closure)
- Genitive plural:
- clabhsúr, na gclabhsúr (e.g. dátaí na gclabhsúr, the dates of the closures)
What does “clabhsúr” mean?
“Clabhsúr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- closure
- The end or conclusion of something, such as a meeting, event or period.Also: close, conclusion, end.
1 other meaning: enclosure
- 2enclosure
- A closed-in or enclosed space, such as a cloister.Also: cloister.
“Clabhsúr” with the article
The plural of closure in Irish is clabhsúir. Here is clabhsúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clabhsúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clabhsúr, the Irish word for closure.
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Closure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for closure?
The Irish for closure is clabhsúr (pronounced “klow-SOOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clabhsúir. Depending on context it can also mean enclosure.
How do you pronounce clabhsúr in Irish?
Clabhsúr is said like “klow-SOOR” (IPA /kl̪ˠəuˈsˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of closure in Irish?
The plural of clabhsúr is clabhsúir; with the article, na clabhsúir means “the closures”. The genitive plural is clabhsúr, as in dátaí na gclabhsúr (the dates of the closures).
Does clabhsúr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clabhsúr can mean closure or enclosure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does clabhsúr change to chlabhsúr or gclabhsúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clabhsúr becomes mo chlabhsúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclabhsúr (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to bring something to a close' with clabhsúr?
Use 'clabhsúr a chur ar rud', for example 'chuir sí clabhsúr ar an gcruinniú', she closed the meeting.
What is the difference between clabhsúr and deireadh?
Deireadh is the general word for 'end', while clabhsúr is more formal and suggests a deliberate closing or conclusion.
