HeyRuaHow to say “plateau” in Irish
- Irish:
- clármhachaire
- English:
- plateau
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWR-wakh-ir-uh” /ˈklɑːɾˌwaxəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- clármhachairí (plateaus)
- Genitive singular:
- clármhachaire, an chlármhachaire (e.g. imeall an chlármhachaire, the edge of the plateau)
- Genitive plural:
- clármhachairí, na gclármhachairí (e.g. tíreolaíocht na gclármhachairí, the geography of plateaus)
What does “clármhachaire” mean?
- plateau
- A large area of high, fairly flat land.Also: tableland, upland plain.
“Clármhachaire” with the article
The plural of plateau in Irish is clármhachairí. Here is clármhachaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clármhachaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clármhachaire, the Irish word for plateau.
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Plateau in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plateau?
The Irish for plateau is clármhachaire (pronounced “KLAWR-wakh-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clármhachairí.
How do you pronounce clármhachaire in Irish?
Clármhachaire is said like “KLAWR-wakh-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈklɑːɾˌwaxəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of plateau in Irish?
The plural of clármhachaire is clármhachairí; with the article, na clármhachairí means “the plateaus”. The genitive plural is clármhachairí, as in tíreolaíocht na gclármhachairí (the geography of plateaus).
Why does clármhachaire change to chlármhachaire or gclármhachaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clármhachaire becomes mo chlármhachaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclármhachaire (eclipsis).
How is 'clármhachaire' formed?
It combines 'clár' (board, flat surface) with 'machaire' (plain), giving a flat raised plain, a plateau.
