HeyRuaHow to say “cyclone” in Irish
- Irish:
- cioclón
- English:
- cyclone
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIK-lohn” /ˈcɪkloːn/
- Plural:
- cioclóin (cyclones)
- Genitive singular:
- cioclóin, an chioclóin (e.g. súil an chioclóin, the eye of the cyclone)
- Genitive plural:
- cioclón, na gcioclón (e.g. séasúr na gcioclón, the cyclone season)
What does “cioclón” mean?
- cyclone
- A large, violent storm system with strong winds rotating around an area of low pressure.Also: tropical storm, hurricane, low-pressure system.
“Cioclón” with the article
The plural of cyclone in Irish is cioclóin. Here is cioclón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cioclón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cioclón, the Irish word for cyclone.
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Cyclone in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cyclone?
The Irish for cyclone is cioclón (pronounced “KIK-lohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cioclóin.
How do you pronounce cioclón in Irish?
Cioclón is said like “KIK-lohn” (IPA /ˈcɪkloːn/).
What is the plural of cyclone in Irish?
The plural of cioclón is cioclóin; with the article, na cioclóin means “the cyclones”. The genitive plural is cioclón, as in séasúr na gcioclón (the cyclone season).
Why does cioclón change to chioclón or gcioclón?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cioclón becomes mo chioclón (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcioclón (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cioclón' and 'hairicín'?
Both are violent rotating storms; 'hairicín' (hurricane) is used for the Atlantic, while 'cioclón' is the general term and is used especially for the Indian Ocean.
