HeyRuaHow to say “defamation” in Irish
- Irish:
- clúmhilleadh
- English:
- defamation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- clúmhill, to defame (ag clúmhilleadh, defaming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOO-vil-uh” /ˈkl̪ˠuːvʲɪlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- clúmhillte, an chlúmhillte (e.g. cás clúmhillte, a defamation case)
What does “clúmhilleadh” mean?
- defamation
- The act of damaging someone's good name or reputation by saying or writing false things about them; it is the verbal noun of the verb clúmhill.Also: slander, libel, calumny, character assassination.
“Clúmhilleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, clúmhilleadh means defaming: it is the verbal noun of the verb clúmhill (to defame). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Clúmhilleadh” with the article
Here is clúmhilleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Clúmhilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clúmhilleadh, the Irish word for defamation.
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Defamation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for defamation?
The Irish for defamation is clúmhilleadh (pronounced “KLOO-vil-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clúmhilleadh in Irish?
Clúmhilleadh is said like “KLOO-vil-uh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠuːvʲɪlʲə/).
Does clúmhilleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for clúmhilleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clúmhilleadh change to chlúmhilleadh or gclúmhilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clúmhilleadh becomes mo chlúmhilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclúmhilleadh (eclipsis).
How is clúmhilleadh different from leabhal and béadchaint?
Clúmhilleadh is the general term for defamation, while leabhal is written defamation (libel) and béadchaint is spoken slander or malicious gossip.
