HeyRuaHow to say “trickster” in Irish
- Irish:
- cleasaí
- English:
- trickster, juggler, playful person, joker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAS-ee” /ˈclʲasˠiː/
- Plural:
- cleasaithe (tricksters)
- Genitive singular:
- cleasaí, an chleasaí (e.g. cleasanna an chleasaí, the trickster's tricks)
- Genitive plural:
- cleasaithe, na gcleasaithe (e.g. cleasanna na gcleasaithe, the tricksters' tricks)
What does “cleasaí” mean?
“Cleasaí” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trickster
- A person who plays tricks or is crafty and cunning.Also: crafty person, prankster, joker.
3 other meanings: juggler or playful person or joker
- 2juggler
- A person who performs tricks of skill, such as juggling or acrobatics, to entertain people.Also: acrobat, conjurer, performer.
- 3playful person
- A playful, mischievous person or animal.Also: mischievous person, rascal.
- 4joker
- The joker in a pack of playing cards.Also: joker card.
“Cleasaí” with the article
The plural of trickster in Irish is cleasaithe. Here is cleasaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cleasaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cleasaí, the Irish word for trickster.
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Trickster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trickster?
The Irish for trickster is cleasaí (pronounced “KLAS-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cleasaithe. Depending on context it can also mean juggler or playful person or joker.
How do you pronounce cleasaí in Irish?
Cleasaí is said like “KLAS-ee” (IPA /ˈclʲasˠiː/).
What is the plural of trickster in Irish?
The plural of cleasaí is cleasaithe; with the article, na cleasaithe means “the tricksters”. The genitive plural is cleasaithe, as in cleasanna na gcleasaithe (the tricksters' tricks).
Does cleasaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cleasaí can mean trickster, juggler, playful person or joker, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cleasaí change to chleasaí or gcleasaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cleasaí becomes mo chleasaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcleasaí (eclipsis).
How is 'cleasaí' related to 'cleas'?
'Cleasaí' is formed from 'cleas' (trick, feat), so it means someone who does tricks; 'lúthchleasaí' (athlete) comes from 'lúthchleas', an athletic feat.
