HeyRuaHow to say “plain clothes” in Irish
- Irish:
- cláréadach
- English:
- plain clothes
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWR-ay-dukh” /ˈklˠɑːɾʲeːd̪ˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- cláréadaigh, an chláréadaigh (e.g. gardaí cláréadaigh, plain-clothes police)
What does “cláréadach” mean?
- plain clothes
- Ordinary clothes worn instead of a uniform, especially by police or soldiers.Also: civilian clothes, civvies, mufti.
Other Irish words for plain clothes: gnáthéadach (ordinary clothes), gnáthéide (ordinary clothes)
“Cláréadach” with the article
Here is cláréadach after the article (an t-alt).
“Cláréadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cláréadach, the Irish word for plain clothes.
Other nouns in Irish
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Plain clothes in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plain clothes?
The Irish for plain clothes is cláréadach (pronounced “KLAWR-ay-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cláréadach in Irish?
Cláréadach is said like “KLAWR-ay-dukh” (IPA /ˈklˠɑːɾʲeːd̪ˠəx/).
Does cláréadach have a plural?
No plural form is given for cláréadach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cláréadach change to chláréadach or gcláréadach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cláréadach becomes mo chláréadach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcláréadach (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'cláréadach'?
The opposite is 'éide', a uniform; someone 'i gcláréadach' is not wearing their 'éide'.
