HeyRuaHow to say “printer” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóire
- English:
- printer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-ruh” /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- clóirí (printers)
- Genitive singular:
- clóire, an chlóire (e.g. dúch an chlóire, the printer's ink)
- Genitive plural:
- clóirí, na gclóirí (e.g. ceardchumann na gclóirí, the printers' union)
What does “clóire” mean?
- printer
- A machine that prints text or images, for example on paper; also used of a person who prints.Also: printing machine, computer printer.
Other Irish words for printer: clódóir (printer), printéir (printer)
“Clóire” with the article
The plural of printer in Irish is clóirí. Here is clóire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clóire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóire, the Irish word for printer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Printer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for printer?
The Irish for printer is clóire (pronounced “KLOH-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clóirí.
How do you pronounce clóire in Irish?
Clóire is said like “KLOH-ruh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of printer in Irish?
The plural of clóire is clóirí; with the article, na clóirí means “the printers”. The genitive plural is clóirí, as in ceardchumann na gclóirí (the printers' union).
Why does clóire change to chlóire or gclóire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóire becomes mo chlóire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clóire' and 'printéir'?
Both can mean printer; 'printéir' is very common for a computer printer, while 'clóire' is formed from 'cló' (print, type). A person who works as a printer is usually 'clódóir'.
