clár
/kl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/masculine
The Irish word for 'plank' is clár. Wiktionary also lists planc and plainc.
Meaning: long, broad and thick piece of timber (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| clár | /kl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/ (Connacht, Munster) /klˠɑːɾˠ/ (Connacht, Munster) |
masculine |
| planc | masculine | |
| plainc | /pˠlˠaɲc/ | feminine |
The term refers to a long, broad and thick piece of timber.
Which one should you use?
There are three forms provided: clár, planc and plainc.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms clár and planc are masculine, while plainc is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/kl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/
Did you know?
- The word plainc traces its ultimate lineage back to the Greek-derived Latin word 'phalanga', which refers to a battle formation.
- The word clár is used in modern Irish to describe a 'programme' or 'schedule' of events, treating the list of activities as if it were a physical board.
Examples in context
- Tá clár anseo.There is a plank here.
Example conversation
Cian and Aoife are building a wooden garden bed.
- CianAoife, an bhfuil clár eile agat?Aoife, do you have another plank?
- AoifeTá ceann amháin fágtha anseo, a Chian.There is only one left here, Cian.
- CianIs mór an clár sin, an bhfuil sé go bhfuil?That plank is big, is it strong?
- AoifeTá sé an-láidir, bídís é a úsáid.It is very strong, let's use it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plank” translations and entries clár, plainc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clár, plainc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
