HeyRuaHow to say “registry” in Irish
- Irish:
- clárlann
- English:
- registry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWR-lun” /ˈkl̪ˠɑːɾˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- clárlanna (registries)
- Genitive singular:
- clárlainne, na clárlainne (e.g. oifigeach na clárlainne, the registry officer)
- Genitive plural:
- clárlann, na gclárlann (e.g. líon na gclárlann, the number of registries)
What does “clárlann” mean?
- registry
- An office where official records or registers are kept, such as a registry of births, deaths and marriages.Also: register office, registry office, record office.
“Clárlann” with the article
The plural of registry in Irish is clárlanna. Here is clárlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clárlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clárlann, the Irish word for registry.
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Registry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for registry?
The Irish for registry is clárlann (pronounced “KLAWR-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is clárlanna.
How do you pronounce clárlann in Irish?
Clárlann is said like “KLAWR-lun” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠɑːɾˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of registry in Irish?
The plural of clárlann is clárlanna; with the article, na clárlanna means “the registries”. The genitive plural is clárlann, as in líon na gclárlann (the number of registries).
Why does clárlann change to chlárlann or gclárlann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clárlann becomes mo chlárlann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclárlann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clárlann and cartlann?
A clárlann is a registry where current official registers are kept, while a cartlann is an archive for historical documents.
