HeyRuaHow to say “earmuff” in Irish
- Irish:
- cluasóg
- English:
- earmuff, lug, corner of a field
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOO-uh-sohg” /ˈkl̪ˠuəsˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- cluasóga (earmuffs)
- Genitive singular:
- cluasóige, na cluasóige (e.g. strapa na cluasóige, the strap of the earmuff)
- Genitive plural:
- cluasóg, na gcluasóg (e.g. péire cluasóg, a pair of earmuffs)
What does “cluasóg” mean?
“Cluasóg” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- earmuff
- A covering worn over the ear, usually one of a pair, to keep it warm or to block noise.Also: ear cover, ear protector, earflap.
2 other meanings: lug or corner of a field
- 2lug
- A small ear-shaped projection or handle on an object.Also: ear, handle, flap.
- 3corner of a field
- A small corner or grassy patch of land, such as a nook at the edge of a field.Also: grassy patch, nook, patch of land.
“Cluasóg” with the article
The plural of earmuff in Irish is cluasóga. Here is cluasóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cluasóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cluasóg, the Irish word for earmuff.
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Earmuff in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for earmuff?
The Irish for earmuff is cluasóg (pronounced “KLOO-uh-sohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cluasóga. Depending on context it can also mean lug or corner of a field.
How do you pronounce cluasóg in Irish?
Cluasóg is said like “KLOO-uh-sohg” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠuəsˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of earmuff in Irish?
The plural of cluasóg is cluasóga; with the article, na cluasóga means “the earmuffs”. The genitive plural is cluasóg, as in péire cluasóg (a pair of earmuffs).
Does cluasóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cluasóg can mean earmuff, lug or corner of a field, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cluasóg change to chluasóg or gcluasóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cluasóg becomes mo chluasóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcluasóg (eclipsis).
How is 'cluasóg' related to 'cluas'?
'Cluasóg' is formed from 'cluas' (ear) with the diminutive ending '-óg', so it names something small belonging to or covering the ear.
Is 'cluasóg' the word for headphones?
Not usually: headphones or earphones are normally 'cluasáin'. 'Cluasóg' is an earmuff or earflap, a lug, or a corner of a field.
