HeyRuaHow to say “printing paper” in Irish
- Irish:
- clópháipéar
- English:
- printing paper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-faw-payr” /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌfˠɑːpʲeːɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- clópháipéir, an chlópháipéir (e.g. praghas an chlópháipéir, the price of the printing paper)
What does “clópháipéar” mean?
- printing paper
- Paper used for printing, such as paper fed into a printer or a printing press.Also: printer paper, print paper, copy paper.
“Clópháipéar” with the article
Here is clópháipéar after the article (an t-alt).
“Clópháipéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clópháipéar, the Irish word for printing paper.
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Printing paper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for printing paper?
The Irish for printing paper is clópháipéar (pronounced “KLOH-faw-payr”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clópháipéar in Irish?
Clópháipéar is said like “KLOH-faw-payr” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌfˠɑːpʲeːɾˠ/).
Does clópháipéar have a plural?
No plural form is given for clópháipéar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clópháipéar change to chlópháipéar or gclópháipéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clópháipéar becomes mo chlópháipéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclópháipéar (eclipsis).
How is 'clópháipéar' formed?
It is a compound of 'cló' (print, type) and 'páipéar' (paper), with lenition of the second element, giving 'clópháipéar'. In everyday speech many people simply say 'páipéar' for printer paper.
