HeyRuaHow to say “fencing” in Irish
- Irish:
- claíochán
- English:
- fencing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-uh-khawn” /ˈkl̪ˠiːəxaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- claíocháin
- Genitive singular:
- claíocháin, an chlaíocháin (e.g. tógáil an chlaíocháin, the erection of the fencing)
- Genitive plural:
- claíochán, na gclaíochán (e.g. deisiú na gclaíochán, the repairing of the fences)
What does “claíochán” mean?
- fencing
- The work of building fences or walls around land, or the fences and walls themselves taken together.Also: walling, fences, field boundaries.
“Claíochán” with the article
The plural of fencing in Irish is claíocháin. Here is claíochán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Claíochán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claíochán, the Irish word for fencing.
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Fencing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fencing?
The Irish for fencing is claíochán (pronounced “KLEE-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is claíocháin.
How do you pronounce claíochán in Irish?
Claíochán is said like “KLEE-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠiːəxaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fencing in Irish?
The plural of claíochán is claíocháin; with the article, it is na claíocháin. The genitive plural is claíochán, as in deisiú na gclaíochán (the repairing of the fences).
Why does claíochán change to chlaíochán or gclaíochán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claíochán becomes mo chlaíochán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaíochán (eclipsis).
How is 'claíochán' different from 'claí'?
'Claí' is a single fence, ditch or stone wall, while 'claíochán' is the work of fencing or the fencing as a whole.
