HeyRuaHow to say “harp-playing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cláirseoireacht
- English:
- harp-playing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWR-shor-ukht” /ˈklˠaːɾʲʃoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cláirseoireachta, na cláirseoireachta (e.g. ranganna cláirseoireachta, harp-playing classes)
What does “cláirseoireacht” mean?
- harp-playing
- The art or activity of playing the harp.Also: harping, harp playing, playing the harp.
“Cláirseoireacht” with the article
Here is cláirseoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cláirseoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cláirseoireacht, the Irish word for harp-playing.
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Harp-playing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harp-playing?
The Irish for harp-playing is cláirseoireacht (pronounced “KLAWR-shor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cláirseoireacht in Irish?
Cláirseoireacht is said like “KLAWR-shor-ukht” (IPA /ˈklˠaːɾʲʃoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cláirseoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cláirseoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cláirseoireacht change to chláirseoireacht or gcláirseoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cláirseoireacht becomes mo chláirseoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcláirseoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cláirseach, cláirseoir and cláirseoireacht?
Cláirseach is the harp itself, cláirseoir is a harper, and cláirseoireacht is the activity of playing the harp.
