HeyRuaHow to say “typesetting” in Irish
- Irish:
- cló-eagar
- English:
- typesetting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-ag-ur” /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌaɡəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cló-eagair, an chló-eagair (e.g. le linn an chló-eagair, during the typesetting)
What does “cló-eagar” mean?
- typesetting
- The arranging of type or text for printing; composition in the printing sense.Also: composition, typography, setting type.
“Cló-eagar” with the article
Here is cló-eagar after the article (an t-alt).
“Cló-eagar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cló-eagar, the Irish word for typesetting.
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Typesetting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for typesetting?
The Irish for typesetting is cló-eagar (pronounced “KLOH-ag-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cló-eagar in Irish?
Cló-eagar is said like “KLOH-ag-ur” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌaɡəɾˠ/).
Does cló-eagar have a plural?
No plural form is given for cló-eagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cló-eagar change to chló-eagar or gcló-eagar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cló-eagar becomes mo chló-eagar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcló-eagar (eclipsis).
Does 'cló-eagar' mean composition in the sense of an essay or piece of music?
No, 'cló-eagar' is composition only in the printing sense of setting type; an essay is 'aiste' and a musical composition is 'cumadóireacht' or 'saothar ceoil'.
