blas.cliste
clever
AdjectiveB2/ˈcʲlʲiʃtʲə/
"cliste" means "clever" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /ˈcʲlʲiʃtʲə/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → chliste, Urú → gcliste.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "cliste" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | cliste |
| Séimhiú | chliste |
| Urú | gcliste |
"cliste" in context
Nach gceapann tú go bhfuil na madraí cliste?
Don't you think dogs are smart?
B2Bíonn Tomás i gcónaí ag úsáid a fhón cliste.
Tom is always using his smartphone.
B1Is duine cliste é.
He's a smart person.
A1Is réiteach cliste é seo.
This is a smart solution.
B1Tá sé ar an bhuachaill is cliste sa rang.
He is the cleverest boy in the class.
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