HeyRuaHow to say “convent” in Irish
- Irish:
- clochar
- English:
- convent, stony place
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLUKH-ur” /ˈkl̪ˠɔxəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- clochair (convents)
- Genitive singular:
- clochair, an chlochair (e.g. scoil an chlochair, the convent school)
- Genitive plural:
- clochar, na gclochar (e.g. stair na gclochar, the history of the convents)
What does “clochar” mean?
“Clochar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- convent
- A building where a community of nuns lives, often with a school attached.Also: nunnery, cloister.
1 other meaning: stony place
- 2stony place
- A stony place or a structure of stones, an older sense found in place names.Also: stone structure.
“Clochar” with the article
The plural of convent in Irish is clochair. Here is clochar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clochar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clochar, the Irish word for convent.
Other nouns in Irish
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Convent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for convent?
The Irish for convent is clochar (pronounced “KLUKH-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clochair. Depending on context it can also mean stony place.
How do you pronounce clochar in Irish?
Clochar is said like “KLUKH-ur” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠɔxəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of convent in Irish?
The plural of clochar is clochair; with the article, na clochair means “the convents”. The genitive plural is clochar, as in stair na gclochar (the history of the convents).
Does clochar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clochar can mean convent or stony place, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does clochar change to chlochar or gclochar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clochar becomes mo chlochar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclochar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clochar and mainistir?
A clochar is a convent of nuns, while a mainistir is a monastery or abbey, usually of monks.
How do I say 'nun' in Irish?
A nun is bean rialta, and a nun in a convent can also be called siúr.
