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Typography in Irish (Clóghrafaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for typography is clóghrafaíocht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “typography” in Irish

Irish:
clóghrafaíocht
English:
typography
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“KLOH-graf-ee-okht”  /ˈkl̪ˠoːɣɾˠafˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
clóghrafaíochta, na clóghrafaíochta (e.g. rialacha na clóghrafaíochta, the rules of typography)

What does “clóghrafaíocht” mean?

typography
The art and technique of arranging type and designing printed letters and text.Also: typesetting, type design, printing style.

“Clóghrafaíocht” with the article

Here is clóghrafaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an chlóghrafaíocht
the typography
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Clóghrafaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using clóghrafaíocht, the Irish word for typography.

Tá suim mhór aici sa chlóghrafaíocht.
She has a great interest in typography.
Is ealaín í an chlóghrafaíocht.
Typography is an art.
Rinne sé cúrsa clóghrafaíochta sa choláiste.
He did a typography course in college.
Tá an chlóghrafaíocht sa leabhar seo go hálainn.
The typography in this book is beautiful.
Foghlaimíonn dearthóirí clóghrafaíocht ar scoil.
Designers learn typography at school.
Is é mo phost clóghrafaíocht agus dearadh.
My job is typography and design.
Tá botúin chlóghrafaíochta ar an bpóstaer.
There are typographical errors on the poster.

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Typography in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for typography?

The Irish for typography is clóghrafaíocht (pronounced “KLOH-graf-ee-okht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce clóghrafaíocht in Irish?

Clóghrafaíocht is said like “KLOH-graf-ee-okht” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɣɾˠafˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does clóghrafaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for clóghrafaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does clóghrafaíocht change to chlóghrafaíocht or gclóghrafaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóghrafaíocht becomes mo chlóghrafaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóghrafaíocht (eclipsis).

How is 'clóghrafaíocht' different from 'clódóireacht'?

'Clóghrafaíocht' is the design and arrangement of type, while 'clódóireacht' is the trade or act of printing.

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