HeyRuaHow to say “inclination” in Irish
- Irish:
- claonadh
- English:
- inclination, tendency, bias, perversion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- claon, to incline (ag claonadh, inclining)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-nuh” /ˈkl̪ˠiːn̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- claonta, an chlaonta (e.g. uillinn claonta, angle of inclination)
What does “claonadh” mean?
“Claonadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inclination
- The verbal noun of 'claon': the act of leaning, sloping or bending to one side.Also: leaning, slanting, sloping, tilting.
3 other meanings: tendency or bias or perversion
- 2tendency
- A natural leaning of the mind or behaviour towards something.Also: inclination, propensity, trend.
- 3bias
- Unfair partiality or prejudice in favour of or against someone.Also: partiality, prejudice.
- 4perversion
- The act of twisting or corrupting something away from what is right.Also: corruption, distortion.
“Claonadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, claonadh means inclining: it is the verbal noun of the verb claon (to incline). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Claonadh” with the article
Here is claonadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Claonadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claonadh, the Irish word for inclination.
Other nouns in Irish
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Inclination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inclination?
The Irish for inclination is claonadh (pronounced “KLEE-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean tendency or bias or perversion.
How do you pronounce claonadh in Irish?
Claonadh is said like “KLEE-nuh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠiːn̪ˠə/).
Does claonadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for claonadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does claonadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Claonadh can mean inclination, tendency, bias or perversion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does claonadh change to chlaonadh or gclaonadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claonadh becomes mo chlaonadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaonadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'claonadh' and 'claontacht'?
'Claonadh' is the act or tendency of leaning, while 'claontacht' usually means the quality of being biased or partial.
