HeyRuaHow to say “backdrop” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlscáthlán
- English:
- backdrop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-skaw-lawn” /ˈkuːlˌskaːlˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- cúlscáthláin (backdrops)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlscáthláin, an chúlscáthláin (e.g. cúl an chúlscáthláin, the back of the backdrop)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlscáthlán, na gcúlscáthlán (e.g. péinteáil na gcúlscáthlán, the painting of the backdrops)
What does “cúlscáthlán” mean?
- backdrop
- A painted cloth or screen hung at the back of a stage to form the background of a scene.Also: back screen, background screen, stage backdrop.
Other Irish words for backdrop: cúlra (background)
“Cúlscáthlán” with the article
The plural of backdrop in Irish is cúlscáthláin. Here is cúlscáthlán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlscáthlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlscáthlán, the Irish word for backdrop.
Other nouns in Irish
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Backdrop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for backdrop?
The Irish for backdrop is cúlscáthlán (pronounced “KOOL-skaw-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlscáthláin.
How do you pronounce cúlscáthlán in Irish?
Cúlscáthlán is said like “KOOL-skaw-lawn” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌskaːlˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of backdrop in Irish?
The plural of cúlscáthlán is cúlscáthláin; with the article, na cúlscáthláin means “the backdrops”. The genitive plural is cúlscáthlán, as in péinteáil na gcúlscáthlán (the painting of the backdrops).
Why does cúlscáthlán change to chúlscáthlán or gcúlscáthlán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlscáthlán becomes mo chúlscáthlán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlscáthlán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cúlscáthlán' and 'cúlra'?
'Cúlscáthlán' is a physical screen or painted cloth at the back of a stage, while 'cúlra' is background in general, including a person's background or the background of a picture.
