HeyRuaHow to say “oblique form” in Irish
- Irish:
- claonfhoirm
- English:
- oblique form
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEEN-ir-im” /ˈkl̪ˠiːn̪ˠˌɪɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- claonfhoirmeacha (oblique forms)
- Genitive singular:
- claonfhoirme, na claonfhoirme (e.g. úsáid na claonfhoirme, the use of the oblique form)
- Genitive plural:
- claonfhoirmeacha, na gclaonfhoirmeacha (e.g. liosta na gclaonfhoirmeacha, the list of oblique forms)
What does “claonfhoirm” mean?
- oblique form
- In grammar, a form of a word other than its basic dictionary form, especially an inflected form used in an oblique case such as the genitive or dative.Also: inflected form, oblique case form.
“Claonfhoirm” with the article
The plural of oblique form in Irish is claonfhoirmeacha. Here is claonfhoirm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Claonfhoirm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claonfhoirm, the Irish word for oblique form.
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Oblique form in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oblique form?
The Irish for oblique form is claonfhoirm (pronounced “KLEEN-ir-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is claonfhoirmeacha.
How do you pronounce claonfhoirm in Irish?
Claonfhoirm is said like “KLEEN-ir-im” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠiːn̪ˠˌɪɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of oblique form in Irish?
The plural of claonfhoirm is claonfhoirmeacha; with the article, na claonfhoirmeacha means “the oblique forms”. The genitive plural is claonfhoirmeacha, as in liosta na gclaonfhoirmeacha (the list of oblique forms).
Why does claonfhoirm change to chlaonfhoirm or gclaonfhoirm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claonfhoirm becomes mo chlaonfhoirm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaonfhoirm (eclipsis).
What does 'claon' add to 'foirm' in claonfhoirm?
'Claon' means slanting or oblique, so 'claonfhoirm' is an oblique form, as opposed to the basic form, 'an fhoirm bhunúsach'.
