HeyRuaHow to say “broadcasting” in Irish
- Irish:
- craobhscaoileadh
- English:
- broadcasting, propagation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- craobhscaoil, to broadcast (ag craobhscaoileadh, broadcasting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAOOV-skee-luh” /ˈkɾˠiːvˠskiːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- craobhscaoilte, an chraobhscaoilte (e.g. seirbhís chraobhscaoilte, broadcasting service)
What does “craobhscaoileadh” mean?
“Craobhscaoileadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- broadcasting
- The act of sending out programmes by radio or television; the verbal noun of craobhscaoil.Also: broadcast, transmission.
1 other meaning: propagation
- 2propagation
- The act of spreading or disseminating something widely, such as news or a doctrine.Also: dissemination, spreading, diffusion.
Other Irish words for broadcasting: craoladh (broadcasting), craoltóireacht (broadcasting)
“Craobhscaoileadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, craobhscaoileadh means broadcasting: it is the verbal noun of the verb craobhscaoil (to broadcast). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Craobhscaoileadh” with the article
Here is craobhscaoileadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Craobhscaoileadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craobhscaoileadh, the Irish word for broadcasting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Broadcasting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for broadcasting?
The Irish for broadcasting is craobhscaoileadh (pronounced “KRAOOV-skee-luh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean propagation.
How do you pronounce craobhscaoileadh in Irish?
Craobhscaoileadh is said like “KRAOOV-skee-luh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːvˠskiːlʲə/).
Does craobhscaoileadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for craobhscaoileadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does craobhscaoileadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Craobhscaoileadh can mean broadcasting or propagation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does craobhscaoileadh change to chraobhscaoileadh or gcraobhscaoileadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craobhscaoileadh becomes mo chraobhscaoileadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraobhscaoileadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between craobhscaoileadh and craoladh?
Both can mean broadcasting; craoladh is the more everyday word for a radio or TV broadcast, while craobhscaoileadh is more formal and also means propagation or dissemination.
