HeyRuaHow to say “flake” in Irish
- Irish:
- calóg
- English:
- flake
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-ohg” /ˈkal̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- calóga (flakes)
- Genitive singular:
- calóige, na calóige (e.g. cruth na calóige, the shape of the flake)
- Genitive plural:
- calóg, na gcalóg (e.g. titim na gcalóg, the falling of the flakes)
What does “calóg” mean?
- flake
- A small, thin, flat piece of something, such as snow, skin or cereal.Also: snowflake, chip, sliver.
“Calóg” with the article
The plural of flake in Irish is calóga. Here is calóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Calóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using calóg, the Irish word for flake.
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Flake in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flake?
The Irish for flake is calóg (pronounced “KAL-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is calóga.
How do you pronounce calóg in Irish?
Calóg is said like “KAL-ohg” (IPA /ˈkal̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of flake in Irish?
The plural of calóg is calóga; with the article, na calóga means “the flakes”. The genitive plural is calóg, as in titim na gcalóg (the falling of the flakes).
Why does calóg change to chalóg or gcalóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) calóg becomes mo chalóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcalóg (eclipsis).
How do I say 'snowflake' in Irish?
Say 'calóg shneachta', with lenition of sneachta after the feminine noun calóg.
