HeyRuaHow to say “registration” in Irish
- Irish:
- clárú
- English:
- registration, tabulation, beating
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cláraigh, to register (ag clárú, registering)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAW-roo” /ˈklˠaːɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cláraithe, an chláraithe (e.g. táille cláraithe, registration fee)
What does “clárú” mean?
“Clárú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- registration
- The act of registering or enrolling someone or something officially; verbal noun of the verb cláraigh.Also: enrolment, registering, enrolling, signing up.
2 other meanings: tabulation or beating
- 2tabulation
- The act of setting out information in a table or list; verbal noun of cláraigh.Also: listing, recording.
- 3beating
- A thorough beating or drubbing, as in boarding or flattening someone.Also: drubbing, thrashing.
Other Irish words for registration: clárúchán (registration)
“Clárú” as a verbal noun
After ag, clárú means registering: it is the verbal noun of the verb cláraigh (to register). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Clárú” with the article
Here is clárú after the article (an t-alt).
“Clárú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clárú, the Irish word for registration.
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Registration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for registration?
The Irish for registration is clárú (pronounced “KLAW-roo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean tabulation or beating.
How do you pronounce clárú in Irish?
Clárú is said like “KLAW-roo” (IPA /ˈklˠaːɾˠuː/).
Does clárú have a plural?
No plural form is given for clárú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does clárú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clárú can mean registration, tabulation or beating, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does clárú change to chlárú or gclárú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clárú becomes mo chlárú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclárú (eclipsis).
Why is 'registered' often translated as 'cláraithe'?
Cláraithe is both the genitive of clárú and the past participle of cláraigh, so 'litir chláraithe' means a registered letter and 'táille cláraithe' a registration fee.
