HeyRuaHow to say “twilight” in Irish
- Irish:
- clapsholas
- English:
- twilight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOP-hul-us” /ˈklapˌhɔl̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- clapsholais, an chlapsholais (e.g. am an chlapsholais, twilight time)
What does “clapsholas” mean?
- twilight
- The dim light just after sunset or before sunrise, when it is neither fully day nor fully night.Also: dusk, gloaming, half-light, nightfall.
“Clapsholas” with the article
Here is clapsholas after the article (an t-alt).
“Clapsholas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clapsholas, the Irish word for twilight.
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Twilight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for twilight?
The Irish for twilight is clapsholas (pronounced “KLOP-hul-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clapsholas in Irish?
Clapsholas is said like “KLOP-hul-us” (IPA /ˈklapˌhɔl̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does clapsholas have a plural?
No plural form is given for clapsholas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clapsholas change to chlapsholas or gclapsholas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clapsholas becomes mo chlapsholas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclapsholas (eclipsis).
What other Irish words mean dusk?
Besides clapsholas you will meet coimheascar and contráth for dusk, while breacadh an lae means dawn.
How do you say 'at dusk'?
Say le clapsholas or ar a chlapsholas, for example: Tháinig sé abhaile le clapsholas.
