HeyRuaHow to say “typesetting” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóchur
- English:
- typesetting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- clóchuir, to typeset (ag clóchur, typesetting)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-khur” /ˈkl̪ˠoːxəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- clóchuir, an chlóchuir (e.g. le linn an chlóchuir, during the typesetting)
What does “clóchur” mean?
- typesetting
- The work of arranging type or text so that it can be printed.Also: composition, typography, typesetter's work.
“Clóchur” as a verbal noun
After ag, clóchur means typesetting: it is the verbal noun of the verb clóchuir (to typeset). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Clóchur” with the article
Here is clóchur after the article (an t-alt).
“Clóchur” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóchur, the Irish word for typesetting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Typesetting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for typesetting?
The Irish for typesetting is clóchur (pronounced “KLOH-khur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clóchur in Irish?
Clóchur is said like “KLOH-khur” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːxəɾˠ/).
Does clóchur have a plural?
No plural form is given for clóchur in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clóchur change to chlóchur or gclóchur?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóchur becomes mo chlóchur (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóchur (eclipsis).
How is clóchur different from clódóireacht?
Clóchur is the setting of type or text for printing, while clódóireacht is printing in general, the whole trade or process.
