HeyRuaHow to say “knob” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnoba
- English:
- knob
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KNUB-uh” /ˈkn̪ˠɔbˠə/
- Plural:
- cnobaí (knobs)
- Genitive singular:
- cnoba, an chnoba (e.g. lámh an chnoba, the handle of the knob)
- Genitive plural:
- cnobaí, na gcnobaí (e.g. suíomh na gcnobaí, the position of the knobs)
What does “cnoba” mean?
- knob
- A small round handle or button, for example on a door, drawer or radio.Also: doorknob, handle, dial.
“Cnoba” with the article
The plural of knob in Irish is cnobaí. Here is cnoba after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnoba” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnoba, the Irish word for knob.
Other nouns in Irish
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Knob in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for knob?
The Irish for knob is cnoba (pronounced “KNUB-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnobaí.
How do you pronounce cnoba in Irish?
Cnoba is said like “KNUB-uh” (IPA /ˈkn̪ˠɔbˠə/).
What is the plural of knob in Irish?
The plural of cnoba is cnobaí; with the article, na cnobaí means “the knobs”. The genitive plural is cnobaí, as in suíomh na gcnobaí (the position of the knobs).
Why does cnoba change to chnoba or gcnoba?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnoba becomes mo chnoba (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnoba (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cnoba' and 'murlán'?
Both can mean a doorknob; 'murlán' is the more traditional word for a door knob or handle, while 'cnoba' is a general word for any knob.
