HeyRuaHow to say “dip” in Irish
- Irish:
- claonas
- English:
- dip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAY-nuss” /ˈkl̪ˠeːn̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- claonais, an chlaonais (e.g. uillinn an chlaonais, angle of dip)
What does “claonas” mean?
- dip
- A downward slope or inclination, especially of a geological stratum or a lower section of a road.Also: downward slope, inclination, declivity.
Other Irish words for dip: tum (dip), log (hollow), tumadh (dipping)
“Claonas” with the article
Here is claonas after the article (an t-alt).
“Claonas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claonas, the Irish word for dip.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dip?
The Irish for dip is claonas (pronounced “KLAY-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce claonas in Irish?
Claonas is said like “KLAY-nuss” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠeːn̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does claonas have a plural?
No plural form is given for claonas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does claonas change to chlaonas or gclaonas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claonas becomes mo chlaonas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaonas (eclipsis).
How is 'claonas' different from 'claonadh'?
'Claonas' is a technical term for a dip or downward slope, especially in geology, while 'claonadh' is the general word for an inclination or tendency, also the verbal noun of 'claon'.
