HeyRuaHow to say “hearing” in Irish
- Irish:
- clos
- English:
- hearing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “kloss” /kl̪ˠɔsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cloiste, an chloiste (e.g. lucht cloiste, listeners, those within hearing)
What does “clos” mean?
- hearing
- The act of hearing something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'clois' (hear), used mainly in set phrases.Also: act of hearing, earshot.
Other Irish words for hearing: cloisteáil (hearing)
“Clos” with the article
Here is clos after the article (an t-alt).
“Clos” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clos, the Irish word for hearing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hearing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hearing?
The Irish for hearing is clos (pronounced “kloss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clos in Irish?
Clos is said like “kloss” (IPA /kl̪ˠɔsˠ/).
Does clos have a plural?
No plural form is given for clos in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clos change to chlos or gclos?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clos becomes mo chlos (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclos (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clos' and 'cloisteáil'?
Both are verbal nouns of 'clois' (hear); 'clos' is common in set phrases such as 'le clos' (audible), while 'cloisteáil' is the usual everyday verbal noun in many dialects.
