HeyRuaHow to say “backdrop” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlbhrat
- English:
- backdrop, background
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-vrat” /ˈkuːlˌvˠɾˠat̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cúlbhrait (backdrops)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlbhrait, an chúlbhrait (e.g. dearadh an chúlbhrait, the design of the backdrop)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlbhrat, na gcúlbhrat (e.g. péinteáil na gcúlbhrat, the painting of the backdrops)
What does “cúlbhrat” mean?
“Cúlbhrat” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- backdrop
- A painted cloth or curtain hung at the back of a stage to form the scenery.Also: back cloth, backcloth, stage curtain.
1 other meaning: background
- 2background
- The setting or general circumstances against which events happen.Also: backdrop, setting.
Other Irish words for backdrop: cúlra (background)
“Cúlbhrat” with the article
The plural of backdrop in Irish is cúlbhrait. Here is cúlbhrat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlbhrat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlbhrat, the Irish word for backdrop.
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Backdrop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for backdrop?
The Irish for backdrop is cúlbhrat (pronounced “KOOL-vrat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlbhrait. Depending on context it can also mean background.
How do you pronounce cúlbhrat in Irish?
Cúlbhrat is said like “KOOL-vrat” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌvˠɾˠat̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of backdrop in Irish?
The plural of cúlbhrat is cúlbhrait; with the article, na cúlbhrait means “the backdrops”. The genitive plural is cúlbhrat, as in péinteáil na gcúlbhrat (the painting of the backdrops).
Does cúlbhrat have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúlbhrat can mean backdrop or background, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúlbhrat change to chúlbhrat or gcúlbhrat?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlbhrat becomes mo chúlbhrat (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlbhrat (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cúlbhrat' and 'cúlra'?
'Cúlbhrat' is literally a back cloth, especially stage scenery, while 'cúlra' is the general word for background, such as a person's background or the background of a picture.
