HeyRuaHow to say “failure” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliseadh
- English:
- failure, crash, start
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- clis, to fail (ag cliseadh, failing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLISH-uh” /ˈkʲlʲiʃə/
- Plural:
- clistí (failures)
- Genitive singular:
- cliste, an chliste (e.g. cúis an chliste, the cause of the failure)
- Genitive plural:
- clistí, na gclistí (e.g. líon na gclistí, the number of failures)
What does “cliseadh” mean?
“Cliseadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- failure
- The verbal noun of 'clis': the act of failing or breaking down, a sudden collapse.Also: breakdown, collapse, failing.
2 other meanings: crash or start
- 2crash
- A sudden malfunction of a computer or system, or a sudden large fall in business or markets.Also: system crash, market crash, computer crash.
- 3start
- A sudden jump or start caused by fright.Also: jump, fright.
Other Irish words for failure: teip (failure)
“Cliseadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, cliseadh means failing: it is the verbal noun of the verb clis (to fail). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cliseadh” with the article
The plural of failure in Irish is clistí. Here is cliseadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cliseadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cliseadh, the Irish word for failure.
Other nouns in Irish
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Failure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for failure?
The Irish for failure is cliseadh (pronounced “KLISH-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clistí. Depending on context it can also mean crash or start.
How do you pronounce cliseadh in Irish?
Cliseadh is said like “KLISH-uh” (IPA /ˈkʲlʲiʃə/).
What is the plural of failure in Irish?
The plural of cliseadh is clistí; with the article, na clistí means “the failures”. The genitive plural is clistí, as in líon na gclistí (the number of failures).
Does cliseadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cliseadh can mean failure, crash or start, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cliseadh change to chliseadh or gcliseadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cliseadh becomes mo chliseadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcliseadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cliseadh' and 'teip'?
'Teip' is the general word for failure, e.g. failing an exam, while 'cliseadh' suggests a sudden breakdown or collapse, e.g. 'cliseadh néarógach' (nervous breakdown).
