HeyRuaHow to say “clove” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóbh
- English:
- clove
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “klohv” /kl̪ˠoːvˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- clóibh (cloves)
- Genitive singular:
- clóibh, an chlóibh (e.g. boladh an chlóibh, the smell of the clove)
- Genitive plural:
- clóbh, na gclóbh (e.g. blas na gclóbh, the taste of cloves)
What does “clóbh” mean?
- clove
- A dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as a strong-smelling spice in cooking.Also: cloves, spice clove.
“Clóbh” with the article
The plural of clove in Irish is clóibh. Here is clóbh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an clóbh
the clove
No change after an
na clóibh
the cloves
Plural: no change after na
“Clóbh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóbh, the Irish word for clove.
Chuir sí clóbh isteach sa phota.
She put a clove into the pot.
Tá an clóbh an-láidir mar spíosra.
The clove is a very strong spice.
Is maith liom boladh an chlóibh.
I like the smell of the clove.
Cuir cúpla clóbh san úll bácáilte.
Put a few cloves in the baked apple.
Bhí blas clóbh ar an bhfíon te.
The mulled wine tasted of cloves.
Níl aon chlóbh fágtha sa chófra.
There are no cloves left in the cupboard.
Úsáidtear ola clóibh do dhéideadh.
Clove oil is used for toothache.
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Clove in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clove?
The Irish for clove is clóbh (pronounced “klohv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clóibh.
How do you pronounce clóbh in Irish?
Clóbh is said like “klohv” (IPA /kl̪ˠoːvˠ/).
What is the plural of clove in Irish?
The plural of clóbh is clóibh; with the article, na clóibh means “the cloves”. The genitive plural is clóbh, as in blas na gclóbh (the taste of cloves).
Why does clóbh change to chlóbh or gclóbh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóbh becomes mo chlóbh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóbh (eclipsis).
Is 'clóbh' used for a clove of garlic?
No, 'clóbh' is the spice. A clove of garlic is 'ionga gairleoige'.
