HeyRuaHow to say “typeface” in Irish
- Irish:
- cló-aghaidh
- English:
- typeface
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-ay” /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌəi/
- Plural:
- cló-aghaidheanna (typefaces)
- Genitive singular:
- cló-aghaidhe, na cló-aghaidhe (e.g. méid na cló-aghaidhe, size of the typeface)
- Genitive plural:
- cló-aghaidheanna, na gcló-aghaidheanna (e.g. liosta na gcló-aghaidheanna, the list of typefaces)
What does “cló-aghaidh” mean?
- typeface
- A particular design of printed letters, such as a font style used in printing or on a computer.Also: font, type face, font face.
“Cló-aghaidh” with the article
The plural of typeface in Irish is cló-aghaidheanna. Here is cló-aghaidh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cló-aghaidh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cló-aghaidh, the Irish word for typeface.
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Typeface in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for typeface?
The Irish for typeface is cló-aghaidh (pronounced “KLOH-ay”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cló-aghaidheanna.
How do you pronounce cló-aghaidh in Irish?
Cló-aghaidh is said like “KLOH-ay” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌəi/).
What is the plural of typeface in Irish?
The plural of cló-aghaidh is cló-aghaidheanna; with the article, na cló-aghaidheanna means “the typefaces”. The genitive plural is cló-aghaidheanna, as in liosta na gcló-aghaidheanna (the list of typefaces).
Why does cló-aghaidh change to chló-aghaidh or gcló-aghaidh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cló-aghaidh becomes mo chló-aghaidh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcló-aghaidh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cló' and 'cló-aghaidh'?
'Cló' means print or type in general, while 'cló-aghaidh' is a specific typeface design, like a font. 'Cló Gaelach' refers to the traditional Gaelic script.
