HeyRuaHow to say “slope” in Irish
- Irish:
- claonán
- English:
- slope
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-naan” /ˈkl̪ˠiːn̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- claonáin (slopes)
- Genitive singular:
- claonáin, an chlaonáin (e.g. barr an chlaonáin, top of the slope)
- Genitive plural:
- claonán, na gclaonán (e.g. fad na gclaonán, the length of the slopes)
What does “claonán” mean?
- slope
- A slanting surface or incline, ground or a plane that is tilted rather than level.Also: incline, slant, inclined plane.
Other Irish words for slope: fána (slope), fána (slope), claon (incline), rampa (ramp)
“Claonán” with the article
The plural of slope in Irish is claonáin. Here is claonán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Claonán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claonán, 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 claonán (pronounced “KLEE-naan”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is claonáin.
How do you pronounce claonán in Irish?
Claonán is said like “KLEE-naan” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠiːn̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of slope in Irish?
The plural of claonán is claonáin; with the article, na claonáin means “the slopes”. The genitive plural is claonán, as in fad na gclaonán (the length of the slopes).
Why does claonán change to chlaonán or gclaonán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claonán becomes mo chlaonán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaonán (eclipsis).
How does 'claonán' differ from 'fána'?
'Fána' is the everyday word for a downward slope (le fána, downhill), while 'claonán' is a less common word for a slant or incline.
