HeyRuaHow to say “shore” in Irish
- Irish:
- cladach
- English:
- shore, littoral, heap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAD-ukh” /ˈkl̪ˠad̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- cladaí (shores)
- Genitive singular:
- cladaigh, an chladaigh (e.g. cois cladaigh, by the shore)
- Genitive plural:
- cladach, na gcladach (e.g. cois na gcladach, along the shores)
What does “cladach” mean?
“Cladach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shore
- The strip of land, often stony or rocky, along the edge of the sea or a lake.Also: seashore, beach, foreshore, coast.
2 other meanings: littoral or heap
- 2littoral
- The zone between high and low tide, used as a technical term in geography and biology.Also: intertidal zone, foreshore.
- 3heap
- A large quantity or heap of something, such as a crowd of seals.Also: quantity, shoal, bank.
“Cladach” with the article
The plural of shore in Irish is cladaí. Here is cladach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cladach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cladach, the Irish word for shore.
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Shore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shore?
The Irish for shore is cladach (pronounced “KLAD-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cladaí. Depending on context it can also mean littoral or heap.
How do you pronounce cladach in Irish?
Cladach is said like “KLAD-ukh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠad̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of shore in Irish?
The plural of cladach is cladaí; with the article, na cladaí means “the shores”. The genitive plural is cladach, as in cois na gcladach (along the shores).
Does cladach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cladach can mean shore, littoral or heap, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cladach change to chladach or gcladach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cladach becomes mo chladach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcladach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cladach and trá?
Trá is usually a sandy beach, while cladach is the shore in general, often stony or rocky with seaweed.
