HeyRuaHow to say “crate” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliathbhosca
- English:
- crate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-uh-vus-kuh” /ˈclʲiəˌwɔskə/
- Plural:
- cliathbhoscaí (crates)
- Genitive singular:
- cliathbhosca, an chliathbhosca (e.g. clúdach an chliathbhosca, the lid of the crate)
- Genitive plural:
- cliathbhoscaí, na gcliathbhoscaí (e.g. stóráil na gcliathbhoscaí, the storage of the crates)
What does “cliathbhosca” mean?
- crate
- A box made of slats or a framework, used for carrying or storing goods such as bottles or fruit.Also: slatted box, packing crate, bottle crate.
“Cliathbhosca” with the article
The plural of crate in Irish is cliathbhoscaí. Here is cliathbhosca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cliathbhosca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cliathbhosca, the Irish word for crate.
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Crate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crate?
The Irish for crate is cliathbhosca (pronounced “KLEE-uh-vus-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cliathbhoscaí.
How do you pronounce cliathbhosca in Irish?
Cliathbhosca is said like “KLEE-uh-vus-kuh” (IPA /ˈclʲiəˌwɔskə/).
What is the plural of crate in Irish?
The plural of cliathbhosca is cliathbhoscaí; with the article, na cliathbhoscaí means “the crates”. The genitive plural is cliathbhoscaí, as in stóráil na gcliathbhoscaí (the storage of the crates).
Why does cliathbhosca change to chliathbhosca or gcliathbhosca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cliathbhosca becomes mo chliathbhosca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcliathbhosca (eclipsis).
How is 'cliathbhosca' different from 'bosca'?
'Bosca' is any box, while 'cliathbhosca' is a crate built of slats, from 'cliath' (hurdle, frame) plus 'bosca'.
