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Advance copy in Irish (Réamhchóip): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for advance copy is réamhchóip, a feminine noun (plural réamhchóipeanna).
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How to say “advance copy” in Irish

Irish:
réamhchóip
English:
advance copy
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“RAYV-khoh-ip”  /ˈreːvˌxoːpʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
réamhchóipeanna (advance copies)
Genitive singular:
réamhchóipe, na réamhchóipe (e.g. dáta na réamhchóipe, date of the advance copy)
Genitive plural:
réamhchóipeanna, na réamhchóipeanna (e.g. dáiliúchán na réamhchóipeanna, the distribution of the advance copies)

What does “réamhchóip” mean?

advance copy
A copy of a book, document or publication made available before its official release.Also: preview copy, pre-release copy, proof copy.

“Réamhchóip” with the article

The plural of advance copy in Irish is réamhchóipeanna. Here is réamhchóip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réamhchóip
the advance copy
No change after an
na réamhchóipeanna
the advance copies
Plural: no change after na

“Réamhchóip” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhchóip, the Irish word for advance copy.

Fuair mé réamhchóip den leabhar nua inné.
I got an advance copy of the new book yesterday.
Tá an réamhchóip ar an mbord sa seomra.
The advance copy is on the table in the room.
Léigh an léirmheastóir an réamhchóip go cúramach.
The reviewer read the advance copy carefully.
Seoladh réamhchóipeanna chuig na nuachtáin.
Advance copies were sent to the newspapers.
Bhí botún beag ar chlúdach na réamhchóipe.
There was a small mistake on the cover of the advance copy.
Thug an foilsitheoir mo réamhchóip dom go luath.
The publisher gave me my advance copy early.
Ní raibh an t-innéacs sa réamhchóip.
The index wasn't in the advance copy.

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Advance copy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for advance copy?

The Irish for advance copy is réamhchóip (pronounced “RAYV-khoh-ip”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réamhchóipeanna.

How do you pronounce réamhchóip in Irish?

Réamhchóip is said like “RAYV-khoh-ip” (IPA /ˈreːvˌxoːpʲ/).

What is the plural of advance copy in Irish?

The plural of réamhchóip is réamhchóipeanna; with the article, na réamhchóipeanna means “the advance copies”. The genitive plural is réamhchóipeanna, as in dáiliúchán na réamhchóipeanna (the distribution of the advance copies).

How is 'réamhchóip' formed?

It combines the prefix 'réamh-' (pre-, advance) with 'cóip' (copy), which is lenited after the prefix, giving 'réamhchóip'.

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