HeyRuaHow to say “yard” in Irish
- Irish:
- clós
- English:
- yard, enclosure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “klohss” /kl̪ˠoːsˠ/
- Plural:
- clóis (yards)
- Genitive singular:
- clóis, an chlóis (e.g. geata an chlóis, the gate of the yard)
- Genitive plural:
- clós, na gclós (e.g. úinéirí na gclós, the owners of the yards)
What does “clós” mean?
“Clós” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- yard
- An enclosed open space beside or surrounded by buildings, such as a farmyard or schoolyard.Also: courtyard, farmyard, schoolyard, playground.
1 other meaning: enclosure
- 2enclosure
- An enclosed area or close, especially a court or quadrangle.Also: close, court, quadrangle.
Other Irish words for yard: gairdín (garden)
“Clós” with the article
The plural of yard in Irish is clóis. Here is clós after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clós, the Irish word for yard.
Other nouns in Irish
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Yard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for yard?
The Irish for yard is clós (pronounced “klohss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clóis. Depending on context it can also mean enclosure.
How do you pronounce clós in Irish?
Clós is said like “klohss” (IPA /kl̪ˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of yard in Irish?
The plural of clós is clóis; with the article, na clóis means “the yards”. The genitive plural is clós, as in úinéirí na gclós (the owners of the yards).
Does clós have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clós can mean yard or enclosure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does clós change to chlós or gclós?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clós becomes mo chlós (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclós (eclipsis).
How do you say 'car park' in Irish?
The usual word is 'carrchlós', a compound of 'carr' and 'clós'.
Is 'clós' the same as English 'close'?
It comes from the same source, but in Irish 'clós' mainly means a yard, as in 'clós na scoile', the schoolyard.
