HeyRuaHow to say “prawn” in Irish
- Irish:
- cloicheán
- English:
- prawn
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLIH-hawn” /ˈklʲɪhɑːn/
- Plural:
- cloicheáin (prawns)
- Genitive singular:
- cloicheáin, an chloicheáin (e.g. blas an chloicheáin, the taste of the prawn)
- Genitive plural:
- cloicheán, na gcloicheán (e.g. manglam na gcloicheán, the prawn cocktail)
What does “cloicheán” mean?
- prawn
- A small edible shellfish with a long tail and many legs, larger than a shrimp.Also: shrimp, Dublin bay prawn, langoustine.
“Cloicheán” with the article
The plural of prawn in Irish is cloicheáin. Here is cloicheán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cloicheán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cloicheán, the Irish word for prawn.
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Prawn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prawn?
The Irish for prawn is cloicheán (pronounced “KLIH-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cloicheáin.
How do you pronounce cloicheán in Irish?
Cloicheán is said like “KLIH-hawn” (IPA /ˈklʲɪhɑːn/).
What is the plural of prawn in Irish?
The plural of cloicheán is cloicheáin; with the article, na cloicheáin means “the prawns”. The genitive plural is cloicheán, as in manglam na gcloicheán (the prawn cocktail).
Why does cloicheán change to chloicheán or gcloicheán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cloicheán becomes mo chloicheán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcloicheán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cloicheán and ribe róibéis?
Cloicheán is the usual word for a prawn, while ribe róibéis is often used for a shrimp, though usage overlaps.
