HeyRuaHow to say “ear-piece” in Irish
- Irish:
- cluasbheart
- English:
- ear-piece
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOO-us-vyart” /ˈkl̪ˠuəsˌvʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cluasbhearta (ear-pieces)
- Genitive singular:
- cluasbhirt, an chluasbhirt (e.g. sreang an chluasbhirt, the wire of the ear-piece)
- Genitive plural:
- cluasbheart, na gcluasbheart (e.g. sreanga na gcluasbheart, the wires of the ear-pieces)
What does “cluasbheart” mean?
- ear-piece
- A small device worn in or on the ear, such as a receiver for listening to sound.Also: earphone, earpiece, earbud.
“Cluasbheart” with the article
The plural of ear-piece in Irish is cluasbhearta. Here is cluasbheart after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cluasbheart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cluasbheart, the Irish word for ear-piece.
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Ear-piece in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ear-piece?
The Irish for ear-piece is cluasbheart (pronounced “KLOO-us-vyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cluasbhearta.
How do you pronounce cluasbheart in Irish?
Cluasbheart is said like “KLOO-us-vyart” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠuəsˌvʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ear-piece in Irish?
The plural of cluasbheart is cluasbhearta; with the article, na cluasbhearta means “the ear-pieces”. The genitive plural is cluasbheart, as in sreanga na gcluasbheart (the wires of the ear-pieces).
Why does cluasbheart change to chluasbheart or gcluasbheart?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cluasbheart becomes mo chluasbheart (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcluasbheart (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cluasbheart' and 'cluasáin'?
'Cluasbheart' is a single ear-piece or earphone, while 'cluasáin' is the usual word for headphones or a pair of earphones.
