HeyRuaHow to say “clout” in Irish
- Irish:
- clabhta
- English:
- clout, lout, chunk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOW-tuh” /ˈkl̪ˠəut̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- clabhtaí (clouts)
- Genitive singular:
- clabhta, an chlabhta (e.g. neart an chlabhta, the force of the clout)
- Genitive plural:
- clabhtaí, na gclabhtaí (e.g. neart na gclabhtaí, the force of the clouts)
What does “clabhta” mean?
“Clabhta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clout
- A heavy blow, especially one given with the open hand or fist.Also: blow, sock, punch, wallop.
2 other meanings: lout or chunk
- 2lout
- A clumsy, awkward or boorish person.Also: clodhopper, oaf, boor.
- 3chunk
- A big rough piece of something, such as bread.Also: hunk, lump.
“Clabhta” with the article
The plural of clout in Irish is clabhtaí. Here is clabhta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clabhta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clabhta, the Irish word for clout.
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Clout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clout?
The Irish for clout is clabhta (pronounced “KLOW-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clabhtaí. Depending on context it can also mean lout or chunk.
How do you pronounce clabhta in Irish?
Clabhta is said like “KLOW-tuh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠəut̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of clout in Irish?
The plural of clabhta is clabhtaí; with the article, na clabhtaí means “the clouts”. The genitive plural is clabhtaí, as in neart na gclabhtaí (the force of the clouts).
Does clabhta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clabhta can mean clout, lout or chunk, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does clabhta change to chlabhta or gclabhta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clabhta becomes mo chlabhta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclabhta (eclipsis).
Does 'clabhta' mean cloud?
The usual words for a cloud in Irish are 'scamall' and 'néal'; 'clabhta' comes from English 'clout' and is mainly used for a blow, a lout or a chunk.
How do I say 'give someone a clout'?
Use 'tabhair clabhta do dhuine', for example 'Thug sí clabhta dó'.
