HeyRuaHow to say “earphone” in Irish
- Irish:
- cluasán
- English:
- earphone, ear-flap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOO-uh-sawn” /ˈkl̪ˠuəsˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- cluasáin (earphones)
- Genitive singular:
- cluasáin, an chluasáin (e.g. sreang an chluasáin, the earphone wire)
- Genitive plural:
- cluasán, na gcluasán (e.g. péire na gcluasán, the pair of earphones)
What does “cluasán” mean?
“Cluasán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- earphone
- A small device worn in or over the ear for listening to sound; in the plural, a set of headphones.Also: headphone, earpiece, headset.
1 other meaning: ear-flap
- 2ear-flap
- A flap of a cap or similar covering that comes down over the ear.Also: earflap, ear muff.
“Cluasán” with the article
The plural of earphone in Irish is cluasáin. Here is cluasán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cluasán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cluasán, the Irish word for earphone.
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Earphone in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for earphone?
The Irish for earphone is cluasán (pronounced “KLOO-uh-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cluasáin. Depending on context it can also mean ear-flap.
How do you pronounce cluasán in Irish?
Cluasán is said like “KLOO-uh-sawn” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠuəsˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of earphone in Irish?
The plural of cluasán is cluasáin; with the article, na cluasáin means “the earphones”. The genitive plural is cluasán, as in péire na gcluasán (the pair of earphones).
Does cluasán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cluasán can mean earphone or ear-flap, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cluasán change to chluasán or gcluasán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cluasán becomes mo chluasán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcluasán (eclipsis).
How is 'cluasán' related to 'cluas'?
'Cluasán' is formed from 'cluas' (ear) with the diminutive-type ending '-án', so it is literally a thing for the ear. For a pair of headphones, use the plural 'cluasáin'.
