HeyRuaHow to say “slope” in Irish
- Irish:
- claon
- English:
- slope, inclination, bias, perversity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “klayn” /kl̪ˠeːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- claonta (slopes)
- Genitive singular:
- claoin, an chlaoin (e.g. fad an chlaoin, the length of the slope)
- Genitive plural:
- claonta, na gclaonta (e.g. liosta na gclaonta, the list of the tendencies)
What does “claon” mean?
“Claon” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slope
- A slant or incline, a surface or line that leans away from the level or upright.Also: incline, slant, tilt.
3 other meanings: inclination or bias or perversity
- 2inclination
- A natural leaning or tendency in a person towards something.Also: tendency, bent, propensity.
- 3bias
- A one-sided leaning in judgement, a prejudice someone has.Also: prejudice, partiality.
- 4perversity
- A wicked or perverse streak or tendency in someone.Also: evil tendency, depravity.
Other Irish words for slope: fána (slope), fána (slope), claon (incline), rampa (ramp)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Claon” with the article
The plural of slope in Irish is claonta. Here is claon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Claon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claon, the Irish word for slope.
Other nouns in Irish
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Slope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slope?
The Irish for slope is claon (pronounced “klayn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is claonta. Depending on context it can also mean inclination or bias or perversity.
How do you pronounce claon in Irish?
Claon is said like “klayn” (IPA /kl̪ˠeːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of slope in Irish?
The plural of claon is claonta; with the article, na claonta means “the slopes”. The genitive plural is claonta, as in liosta na gclaonta (the list of the tendencies).
Does claon have more than one meaning?
Yes. Claon can mean slope, inclination, bias or perversity, depending on context; the first is the most common. Claon also has its own entry as an adjective meaning sloping. Claon also has its own entry as a verb meaning to incline.
Why does claon change to chlaon or gclaon?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claon becomes mo chlaon (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaon (eclipsis).
How is 'claon' different from 'claonadh'?
'Claonadh' is the verbal noun meaning slanting or inclining, also used for a tendency, while 'claon' is the slope or leaning itself.
