Nappy in Irish (Clúidín): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for nappy?

The Irish for nappy is clúidín (pronounced “kloo-JEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clúidíní. Depending on context it can also mean operculum.

Q: What is the plural of nappy in Irish?

The plural of clúidín is clúidíní; with the article, na clúidíní means “the nappies”. The genitive plural is clúidíní, as in paca clúidíní (a pack of nappies).

Q: Does clúidín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Clúidín can mean nappy or operculum, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “nappy” in Irish

Irish:: clúidín
English:: nappy, operculum
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “kloo-JEEN” /kluːˈdʲiːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: clúidíní (nappies)
Genitive singular:: clúidín, an chlúidín (e.g. boladh an chlúidín, the smell of the nappy)
Genitive plural:: clúidíní, na gclúidíní (e.g. paca clúidíní, a pack of nappies)

What does “clúidín” mean?

“Clúidín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

nappy: A piece of soft cloth or absorbent material worn by a baby to catch urine and faeces.Also: diaper, baby's nappy.

1 other meaning: operculum

2operculum: A small lid or covering, such as the plate that closes the shell of a snail or the gill cover of a fish.Also: lid, small cover, gill cover.

“Clúidín” with the article

The plural of nappy in Irish is clúidíní. Here is clúidín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an clúidín

the nappy

No change after an

na clúidíní

the nappies

Plural: no change after na

“Clúidín” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using clúidín, the Irish word for nappy.

Tá clúidín glan ag teastáil ón leanbh.

The baby needs a clean nappy.

Athraigh an clúidín sula dtéann sé a chodladh.

Change the nappy before he goes to sleep.

Cheannaigh mé mála mór clúidíní sa siopa.

I bought a big bag of nappies in the shop.

Cá bhfuil na clúidíní glana?

Where are the clean nappies?

Bhí boladh an chlúidín le fáil ar fud an tí.

The smell of the nappy was all over the house.

Níl sí ag caitheamh clúidín san oíche níos mó.

She doesn't wear a nappy at night any more.

Tá clúidíní in-athúsáidte níos fearr don timpeallacht.

Reusable nappies are better for the environment.

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Nappy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for nappy?

The Irish for nappy is clúidín (pronounced “kloo-JEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clúidíní. Depending on context it can also mean operculum.

How do you pronounce clúidín in Irish?

Clúidín is said like “kloo-JEEN” (IPA /kluːˈdʲiːnʲ/).

What is the plural of nappy in Irish?

The plural of clúidín is clúidíní; with the article, na clúidíní means “the nappies”. The genitive plural is clúidíní, as in paca clúidíní (a pack of nappies).

Does clúidín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Clúidín can mean nappy or operculum, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does clúidín change to chlúidín or gclúidín?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clúidín becomes mo chlúidín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclúidín (eclipsis).

Is 'clúidín' related to 'clúid'?

Yes, 'clúidín' is a diminutive of 'clúid', meaning a covering or nook, so it literally means a little covering.

Nappy in Irish (Clúidín): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage