Broadcasting in Irish (Craolachán): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for broadcasting?

The Irish for broadcasting is craolachán (pronounced “KRAY-luh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “broadcasting” in Irish

Irish:: craolachán
English:: broadcasting
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KRAY-luh-khawn” /ˈkɾˠiːl̪ˠəxaːnˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: craolacháin, an chraolacháin (e.g. saol an chraolacháin, the world of broadcasting)

What does “craolachán” mean?

broadcasting: The activity or process of transmitting programmes by radio or television.Also: broadcast, transmission, radio broadcasting.

Other Irish words for broadcasting: craoladh (broadcasting), craoltóireacht (broadcasting)

“Craolachán” with the article

Here is craolachán after the article (an t-alt).

an craolachán

the broadcasting

No change after an

“Craolachán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using craolachán, the Irish word for broadcasting.

Tá sí ag obair sa chraolachán le fiche bliain.

She has worked in broadcasting for twenty years.

Is maith liom craolachán poiblí.

I like public broadcasting.

Tá an craolachán ag athrú go mór.

Broadcasting is changing a lot.

Rinne sé cúrsa craolacháin san ollscoil.

He did a broadcasting course at university.

Bhí ról mór ag an gcraolachán i stair na tíre.

Broadcasting played a big role in the country's history.

Ba mhaith liom post i gcraolachán.

I would like a job in broadcasting.

Tá rialacha nua ann don chraolachán Gaeilge.

There are new rules for Irish-language broadcasting.

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Broadcasting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for broadcasting?

The Irish for broadcasting is craolachán (pronounced “KRAY-luh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce craolachán in Irish?

Craolachán is said like “KRAY-luh-khawn” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːl̪ˠəxaːnˠ/).

Does craolachán have a plural?

No plural form is given for craolachán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does craolachán change to chraolachán or gcraolachán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craolachán becomes mo chraolachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraolachán (eclipsis).

What is the difference between craolachán and craoladh?

Craolachán is broadcasting as an activity or industry, while craoladh is a single broadcast or the act of broadcasting something.

Broadcasting in Irish (Craolachán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage