HeyRuaHow to say “envelope” in Irish
- Irish:
- imchlúdach
- English:
- envelope, cover
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-khloo-dukh” /ˈɪmʲˌxl̪ˠuːd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- imchlúdaigh (envelopes)
- Genitive singular:
- imchlúdaigh, an imchlúdaigh (e.g. cúl an imchlúdaigh, the back of the envelope)
- Genitive plural:
- imchlúdach, na n-imchlúdach (e.g. pacáiste imchlúdach, a pack of envelopes)
What does “imchlúdach” mean?
“Imchlúdach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- envelope
- A paper cover in which a letter or card is sent.Also: letter envelope.
1 other meaning: cover
- 2cover
- A covering or wrapper, such as the jacket of a book or record.Also: wrapper, jacket, dust jacket.
“Imchlúdach” with the article
The plural of envelope in Irish is imchlúdaigh. Here is imchlúdach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Imchlúdach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imchlúdach, the Irish word for envelope.
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Envelope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for envelope?
The Irish for envelope is imchlúdach (pronounced “IM-khloo-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imchlúdaigh. Depending on context it can also mean cover.
How do you pronounce imchlúdach in Irish?
Imchlúdach is said like “IM-khloo-dukh” (IPA /ˈɪmʲˌxl̪ˠuːd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of envelope in Irish?
The plural of imchlúdach is imchlúdaigh; with the article, na himchlúdaigh means “the envelopes”. The genitive plural is imchlúdach, as in pacáiste imchlúdach (a pack of envelopes).
Does imchlúdach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imchlúdach can mean envelope or cover, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imchlúdach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imchlúdach (the envelope), a himchlúdach (her envelope), a n-imchlúdach (their envelope), na himchlúdaigh (the envelopes).
What is the difference between imchlúdach and clúdach?
Both can mean envelope, and clúdach is very common in speech; imchlúdach is the more formal word, while clúdach also means any cover or lid.
