HeyRuaHow to say “sheltered” in Irish
- Irish:
- cluthar
- English:
- sheltered, cosy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More sheltered:
- níos cluthaire
- Most sheltered:
- is cluthaire
- Plural:
- cluthara
- Pronunciation:
- “KLU-har” /ˈkl̪ˠʊhəɾˠ/
What does “cluthar” mean?
“Cluthar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sheltered
- Protected from wind and bad weather.Also: protected, snug.
1 other meaning: cosy
- 2cosy
- Warm, comfortable and snug, especially of a place or clothing.Also: snug, warm, comfortable.
“Cluthar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cluthar after teach (house, masculine), after cistin (kitchen, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: cistin chluthar. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: teach cluthar.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cluthara. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: cistineacha cluthara.
More sheltered, most sheltered, very sheltered
Tá an seomra seo níos cluthaire ná an ceann eile. This room is cosier than the other one.
| more sheltered | níos cluthaire | in the past tense: ní ba chluthaire |
|---|---|---|
| most sheltered | is cluthaire | in the past tense: ba chluthaire |
| as sheltered as | chomh cluthar le | no change after chomh |
| very sheltered | an-chluthar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too sheltered | róchluthar | ró- lenites |
“Cluthar” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Sheltered in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sheltered?
The Irish for sheltered is cluthar (pronounced “KLU-har”). It comes after the noun: teach cluthar, a sheltered house; cistin chluthar, a sheltered kitchen.
How do you say more sheltered and most sheltered in Irish?
níos cluthaire is more sheltered and is cluthaire is most sheltered. In the past tense they become ní ba chluthaire and ba chluthaire.
Why does cluthar become chluthar?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cistin chluthar (a sheltered kitchen) but teach cluthar (a sheltered house), because teach is masculine.
What is the plural of cluthar?
With a plural noun cluthar becomes cluthara: tithe cluthara, cistineacha cluthara.
How do you say very sheltered in Irish?
an-chluthar. Too sheltered is róchluthar, and as sheltered as is chomh cluthar le.
Does cluthar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cluthar can mean sheltered or cosy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'cluthar' and 'teolaí'?
'Cluthar' stresses shelter from wind and weather, while 'teolaí' stresses warmth and comfort. Both can describe a cosy house, as in 'teach cluthar' or 'teach teolaí'.
