HeyRuaHow to say “clubhouse” in Irish
- Irish:
- clubtheach
- English:
- clubhouse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLUB-hyakh” /ˈkl̪ˠʊbˠˌhʲax/
- Plural:
- clubthithe (clubhouses)
- Genitive singular:
- clubthí, an chlubthí (e.g. doras an chlubthí, the door of the clubhouse)
- Genitive plural:
- clubthithe, na gclubthithe (e.g. tógáil clubthithe nua, the building of new clubhouses)
What does “clubtheach” mean?
- clubhouse
- A building used by a club, especially a sports club, for meetings, changing and social events.Also: club house, club building, pavilion.
“Clubtheach” with the article
The plural of clubhouse in Irish is clubthithe. Here is clubtheach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clubtheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clubtheach, the Irish word for clubhouse.
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Clubhouse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clubhouse?
The Irish for clubhouse is clubtheach (pronounced “KLUB-hyakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clubthithe.
How do you pronounce clubtheach in Irish?
Clubtheach is said like “KLUB-hyakh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠʊbˠˌhʲax/).
What is the plural of clubhouse in Irish?
The plural of clubtheach is clubthithe; with the article, na clubthithe means “the clubhouses”. The genitive plural is clubthithe, as in tógáil clubthithe nua (the building of new clubhouses).
Why does clubtheach change to chlubtheach or gclubtheach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clubtheach becomes mo chlubtheach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclubtheach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'club' and 'clubtheach'?
'Club' is the club or organisation itself, while 'clubtheach' is the building it uses. A GAA club is usually called 'cumann' in Irish.
