HeyRuaHow to say “percussion instrument” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnaguirlis
- English:
- percussion instrument
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KNAG-ir-lish” /ˈkn̪ˠaɡɪɾˠlʲɪʃ/
- Plural:
- cnaguirlisí (percussion instruments)
- Genitive singular:
- cnaguirlise, na cnaguirlise (e.g. fuaim na cnaguirlise, the sound of the percussion instrument)
- Genitive plural:
- cnaguirlisí, na gcnaguirlisí (e.g. rannóg na gcnaguirlisí, the percussion section)
What does “cnaguirlis” mean?
- percussion instrument
- A musical instrument that is played by striking, shaking or scraping it, such as a drum or tambourine.Also: percussion, drum, instrument.
“Cnaguirlis” with the article
The plural of percussion instrument in Irish is cnaguirlisí. Here is cnaguirlis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnaguirlis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnaguirlis, the Irish word for percussion instrument.
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Percussion instrument in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for percussion instrument?
The Irish for percussion instrument is cnaguirlis (pronounced “KNAG-ir-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cnaguirlisí.
How do you pronounce cnaguirlis in Irish?
Cnaguirlis is said like “KNAG-ir-lish” (IPA /ˈkn̪ˠaɡɪɾˠlʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of percussion instrument in Irish?
The plural of cnaguirlis is cnaguirlisí; with the article, na cnaguirlisí means “the percussion instruments”. The genitive plural is cnaguirlisí, as in rannóg na gcnaguirlisí (the percussion section).
Why does cnaguirlis change to chnaguirlis or gcnaguirlis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnaguirlis becomes mo chnaguirlis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnaguirlis (eclipsis).
How is 'cnaguirlis' formed?
It combines 'cnag' (knock, strike) with 'uirlis' (instrument), so a 'cnaguirlis' is literally a striking instrument.
