HeyRuaHow to say “register” in Irish
- Irish:
- clárleabhar
- English:
- register
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWR-lyow-ur” /ˈkl̪ˠɑːɾˌlʲəuɾˠ/
- Plural:
- clárleabhair (registers)
- Genitive singular:
- clárleabhair, an chlárleabhair (e.g. leathanach an chlárleabhair, page of the register)
- Genitive plural:
- clárleabhar, na gclárleabhar (e.g. coimeád na gclárleabhar, the keeping of the registers)
What does “clárleabhar” mean?
- register
- A book in which official records or entries, such as names or events, are written down.Also: record book, registry book, roll.
Other Irish words for register: liosta (list), cláraigh (register), taifead (record), rolla (roll)
“Clárleabhar” with the article
The plural of register in Irish is clárleabhair. Here is clárleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clárleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clárleabhar, the Irish word for register.
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Register in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for register?
The Irish for register is clárleabhar (pronounced “KLAWR-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clárleabhair.
How do you pronounce clárleabhar in Irish?
Clárleabhar is said like “KLAWR-lyow-ur” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠɑːɾˌlʲəuɾˠ/).
What is the plural of register in Irish?
The plural of clárleabhar is clárleabhair; with the article, na clárleabhair means “the registers”. The genitive plural is clárleabhar, as in coimeád na gclárleabhar (the keeping of the registers).
Why does clárleabhar change to chlárleabhar or gclárleabhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clárleabhar becomes mo chlárleabhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclárleabhar (eclipsis).
How is 'clárleabhar' different from 'clár'?
'Clár' is a general word for a list, register or programme, while 'clárleabhar' specifically means a register in book form.
