HeyRuaHow to say “in-law” in Irish
- Irish:
- cleamhnaí
- English:
- in-law, son-in-law
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOW-nee” /ˈclʲaunˠiː/
- Plural:
- cleamhnaithe (in-laws)
- Genitive singular:
- cleamhnaí, an chleamhnaí (e.g. teach an chleamhnaí, the in-law's house)
- Genitive plural:
- cleamhnaithe, na gcleamhnaithe (e.g. cuairt na gcleamhnaithe, the in-laws' visit)
What does “cleamhnaí” mean?
“Cleamhnaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- in-law
- A person related to you through marriage rather than by blood.Also: relative by marriage, relation by marriage.
1 other meaning: son-in-law
- 2son-in-law
- In some usage, specifically the husband of your daughter.
“Cleamhnaí” with the article
The plural of in-law in Irish is cleamhnaithe. Here is cleamhnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cleamhnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cleamhnaí, the Irish word for in-law.
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In-law in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for in-law?
The Irish for in-law is cleamhnaí (pronounced “KLOW-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cleamhnaithe. Depending on context it can also mean son-in-law.
How do you pronounce cleamhnaí in Irish?
Cleamhnaí is said like “KLOW-nee” (IPA /ˈclʲaunˠiː/).
What is the plural of in-law in Irish?
The plural of cleamhnaí is cleamhnaithe; with the article, na cleamhnaithe means “the in-laws”. The genitive plural is cleamhnaithe, as in cuairt na gcleamhnaithe (the in-laws' visit).
Does cleamhnaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cleamhnaí can mean in-law or son-in-law, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cleamhnaí change to chleamhnaí or gcleamhnaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cleamhnaí becomes mo chleamhnaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcleamhnaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cleamhnaí and cliamhain?
Cliamhain is the usual word for a son-in-law, while cleamhnaí generally means any in-law or relative by marriage. Cleamhnas means a marriage match or relationship by marriage.
