HeyRuaHow to say “print” in Irish
- Irish:
- cló
- English:
- print, typeface, form
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kloh” /kl̪ˠoː/
- Plural:
- clónna (prints)
- Genitive singular:
- cló, an chló (e.g. méid an chló, the size of the print)
- Genitive plural:
- clónna, na gclónna (e.g. ainmneacha na gclónna, the names of the fonts)
What does “cló” mean?
“Cló” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Printed form or type, as in a book being in print or printed.Also: printing, type, impression.
“Cló” with the article
The plural of print in Irish is clónna. Here is cló after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cló” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cló, the Irish word for print.
Other nouns in Irish
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Print in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for print?
The Irish for print is cló (pronounced “kloh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clónna. Depending on context it can also mean typeface or form.
How do you pronounce cló in Irish?
Cló is said like “kloh” (IPA /kl̪ˠoː/).
What is the plural of print in Irish?
The plural of cló is clónna; with the article, na clónna means “the prints”. The genitive plural is clónna, as in ainmneacha na gclónna (the names of the fonts).
Does cló have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cló can mean print, typeface or form, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cló change to chló or gcló?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cló becomes mo chló (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcló (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to publish' or 'to print' a book?
Use 'cuir i gcló', e.g. 'chuir siad an leabhar i gcló', they published the book.
What does 'as cló' mean?
'As cló' means out of print, e.g. 'tá an leabhar as cló'.
