HeyRuaHow to say “hearing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cloisteáil
- English:
- hearing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- clois, to hear (ag cloisteáil, hearing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLISH-tyawl” /ˈkl̪ˠɪʃtʲɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- cloisteála, na cloisteála (e.g. cumas cloisteála, ability to hear)
What does “cloisteáil” mean?
- hearing
- The act of hearing something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'clois' (hear).Also: to hear, listening.
Other Irish words for hearing: clos (hearing)
“Cloisteáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, cloisteáil means hearing: it is the verbal noun of the verb clois (to hear). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cloisteáil” with the article
Here is cloisteáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Cloisteáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cloisteáil, the Irish word for hearing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “cloisteáil”
Hearing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hearing?
The Irish for hearing is cloisteáil (pronounced “KLISH-tyawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cloisteáil in Irish?
Cloisteáil is said like “KLISH-tyawl” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠɪʃtʲɑːlʲ/).
Does cloisteáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for cloisteáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cloisteáil change to chloisteáil or gcloisteáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cloisteáil becomes mo chloisteáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcloisteáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cloisteáil' and 'éisteacht'?
'Cloisteáil' means hearing something, while 'éisteacht' means listening on purpose, as in 'ag éisteacht leis an raidió'.
