HeyRuaHow to say “font” in Irish
- Irish:
- clófhoireann
- English:
- font
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-ir-un” /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌiɾʲən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- clófhoirne (fonts)
- Genitive singular:
- clófhoirne, na clófhoirne (e.g. méid na clófhoirne, size of the font)
- Genitive plural:
- clófhoirne, na gclófhoirne (e.g. liosta na gclófhoirne, the list of fonts)
What does “clófhoireann” mean?
- font
- A complete set of printing type or characters of one particular design and size.Also: typeface, fount, type.
“Clófhoireann” with the article
The plural of font in Irish is clófhoirne. Here is clófhoireann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clófhoireann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clófhoireann, the Irish word for font.
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Font in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for font?
The Irish for font is clófhoireann (pronounced “KLOH-ir-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is clófhoirne.
How do you pronounce clófhoireann in Irish?
Clófhoireann is said like “KLOH-ir-un” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌiɾʲən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of font in Irish?
The plural of clófhoireann is clófhoirne; with the article, na clófhoirne means “the fonts”. The genitive plural is clófhoirne, as in liosta na gclófhoirne (the list of fonts).
Why does clófhoireann change to chlófhoireann or gclófhoireann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clófhoireann becomes mo chlófhoireann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclófhoireann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clófhoireann' and 'cló'?
'Cló' means print or type in general, while 'clófhoireann' is a specific font, a full set of type of one design.
