HeyRuaHow to say “comb binding” in Irish
- Irish:
- cíorcheangal
- English:
- comb binding
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEER-hyang-ul” /ˈciːɾˌçaŋəl/
- Plural:
- cíorcheangail
- Genitive singular:
- cíorcheangail, an chíorcheangail (e.g. meaisín cíorcheangail, comb binding machine)
- Genitive plural:
- cíorcheangal, na gcíorcheangal (e.g. meaisín na gcíorcheangal, the comb binding machine)
What does “cíorcheangal” mean?
- comb binding
- A way of binding loose pages, such as a report, by passing a plastic comb with curved teeth through holes punched along the edge.Also: plastic comb binding, binding comb, comb bind.
“Cíorcheangal” with the article
The plural of comb binding in Irish is cíorcheangail. Here is cíorcheangal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cíorcheangal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cíorcheangal, the Irish word for comb binding.
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Comb binding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for comb binding?
The Irish for comb binding is cíorcheangal (pronounced “KEER-hyang-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cíorcheangail.
How do you pronounce cíorcheangal in Irish?
Cíorcheangal is said like “KEER-hyang-ul” (IPA /ˈciːɾˌçaŋəl/).
What is the plural of comb binding in Irish?
The plural of cíorcheangal is cíorcheangail; with the article, it is na cíorcheangail. The genitive plural is cíorcheangal, as in meaisín na gcíorcheangal (the comb binding machine).
Why does cíorcheangal change to chíorcheangal or gcíorcheangal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cíorcheangal becomes mo chíorcheangal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcíorcheangal (eclipsis).
How is 'cíorcheangal' different from 'bíseangal'?
'Cíorcheangal' is comb binding with a plastic comb, while 'bíseangal' is spiral binding with a coiled wire or plastic spiral.
