HeyRuaHow to say “front tooth” in Irish
- Irish:
- clárfhiacail
- English:
- front tooth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWR-ee-uh-kil” /ˈkl̪ˠaːɾˌiəkəlʲ/
- Plural:
- clárfhiacla (front teeth)
- Genitive singular:
- clárfhiacaile, na clárfhiacaile (e.g. barr na clárfhiacaile, the tip of the front tooth)
- Genitive plural:
- clárfhiacla, na gclárfhiacla (e.g. líne na gclárfhiacla, the line of the front teeth)
What does “clárfhiacail” mean?
- front tooth
- One of the flat cutting teeth at the front of the mouth.Also: incisor, incisor tooth.
“Clárfhiacail” with the article
The plural of front tooth in Irish is clárfhiacla. Here is clárfhiacail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clárfhiacail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clárfhiacail, the Irish word for front tooth.
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Front tooth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for front tooth?
The Irish for front tooth is clárfhiacail (pronounced “KLAWR-ee-uh-kil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is clárfhiacla.
How do you pronounce clárfhiacail in Irish?
Clárfhiacail is said like “KLAWR-ee-uh-kil” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠaːɾˌiəkəlʲ/).
What is the plural of front tooth in Irish?
The plural of clárfhiacail is clárfhiacla; with the article, na clárfhiacla means “the front teeth”. The genitive plural is clárfhiacla, as in líne na gclárfhiacla (the line of the front teeth).
Why does clárfhiacail change to chlárfhiacail or gclárfhiacail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clárfhiacail becomes mo chlárfhiacail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclárfhiacail (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clárfhiacail' and 'cúlfhiacail'?
'Clárfhiacail' is a front tooth or incisor, while 'cúlfhiacail' is a back tooth or molar.
