HeyRuaHow to say “son-in-law” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliamhain
- English:
- son-in-law, in-law
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “klee-uh-win” /ˈclʲiəwənʲ/
- Plural:
- cliamhaineacha (sons-in-law)
- Genitive singular:
- cliamhain, an chliamhain (e.g. teach an chliamhain, the son-in-law's house)
- Genitive plural:
- cliamhaineacha, na gcliamhaineacha (e.g. ainmneacha na gcliamhaineacha, the names of the sons-in-law)
What does “cliamhain” mean?
“Cliamhain” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- son-in-law
- The husband of your daughter.Also: daughter's husband, in-law.
1 other meaning: in-law
- 2in-law
- A relative by marriage, especially a man who marries into a family, in the expression 'cliamhain isteach'.Also: relative by marriage, man who marries into a farm.
“Cliamhain” with the article
The plural of son-in-law in Irish is cliamhaineacha. Here is cliamhain after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cliamhain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cliamhain, the Irish word for son-in-law.
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Son-in-law in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for son-in-law?
The Irish for son-in-law is cliamhain (pronounced “klee-uh-win”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cliamhaineacha. Depending on context it can also mean in-law.
How do you pronounce cliamhain in Irish?
Cliamhain is said like “klee-uh-win” (IPA /ˈclʲiəwənʲ/).
What is the plural of son-in-law in Irish?
The plural of cliamhain is cliamhaineacha; with the article, na cliamhaineacha means “the sons-in-law”. The genitive plural is cliamhaineacha, as in ainmneacha na gcliamhaineacha (the names of the sons-in-law).
Does cliamhain have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cliamhain can mean son-in-law or in-law, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cliamhain change to chliamhain or gcliamhain?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cliamhain becomes mo chliamhain (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcliamhain (eclipsis).
What is the word for daughter-in-law?
A daughter-in-law is 'banchliamhain', the female counterpart of 'cliamhain'.
What does 'cliamhain isteach' mean?
It refers to a man who marries a woman who owns land or a house and moves into her family's home, traditionally a notable situation in rural Ireland.
