HeyRuaHow to say “winger” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliathánaí
- English:
- winger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-uh-haw-nee” /ˈclʲiəhaːniː/
- Plural:
- cliathánaithe (wingers)
- Genitive singular:
- cliathánaí, an chliathánaí (e.g. geansaí an chliathánaí, the winger's jersey)
- Genitive plural:
- cliathánaithe, na gcliathánaithe (e.g. luas na gcliathánaithe, the speed of the wingers)
What does “cliathánaí” mean?
- winger
- A player who plays on the wing, along the side of the field, in games such as rugby, soccer or hockey.Also: wing, wing player, flanker.
“Cliathánaí” with the article
The plural of winger in Irish is cliathánaithe. Here is cliathánaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cliathánaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cliathánaí, the Irish word for winger.
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Winger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for winger?
The Irish for winger is cliathánaí (pronounced “KLEE-uh-haw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cliathánaithe.
How do you pronounce cliathánaí in Irish?
Cliathánaí is said like “KLEE-uh-haw-nee” (IPA /ˈclʲiəhaːniː/).
What is the plural of winger in Irish?
The plural of cliathánaí is cliathánaithe; with the article, na cliathánaithe means “the wingers”. The genitive plural is cliathánaithe, as in luas na gcliathánaithe (the speed of the wingers).
Why does cliathánaí change to chliathánaí or gcliathánaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cliathánaí becomes mo chliathánaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcliathánaí (eclipsis).
Where does 'cliathánaí' come from?
It is formed from 'cliathán', meaning side or flank, so a 'cliathánaí' is the player on the side of the field.
