HeyRuaHow to say “indirect speech” in Irish
- Irish:
- claoninsint
- English:
- indirect speech
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEEN-in-shint” /ˈkl̪ˠiːnˌɪnʲʃɪnʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- claoninsinte, na claoninsinte (e.g. rialacha na claoninsinte, the rules of indirect speech)
What does “claoninsint” mean?
- indirect speech
- The grammatical way of reporting what someone said without quoting their exact words, as in 'he said that he was tired'.Also: reported speech, oratio obliqua, indirect discourse.
“Claoninsint” with the article
Here is claoninsint after the article (an t-alt).
“Claoninsint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claoninsint, the Irish word for indirect speech.
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Indirect speech in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for indirect speech?
The Irish for indirect speech is claoninsint (pronounced “KLEEN-in-shint”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce claoninsint in Irish?
Claoninsint is said like “KLEEN-in-shint” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠiːnˌɪnʲʃɪnʲtʲ/).
Does claoninsint have a plural?
No plural form is given for claoninsint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does claoninsint change to chlaoninsint or gclaoninsint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claoninsint becomes mo chlaoninsint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaoninsint (eclipsis).
How does 'claoninsint' differ from direct speech?
Direct speech quotes the exact words, while claoninsint reports them in a 'go'-clause, e.g. Dúirt sé go raibh sé tuirseach, 'He said that he was tired'.
What is the word made of?
It combines claon, 'slanting' or 'indirect', with insint, 'telling' or 'narration'.
