HeyRuaHow to say “broadcasting” in Irish
- Irish:
- craoltóireacht
- English:
- broadcasting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KREEL-toh-ir-akht” /ˈkɾˠiːlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- craoltóireachta, na craoltóireachta (e.g. cúrsaí na craoltóireachta, broadcasting matters)
What does “craoltóireacht” mean?
- broadcasting
- The activity or profession of transmitting programmes on radio or television.Also: broadcast, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting.
Other Irish words for broadcasting: craoladh (broadcasting)
“Craoltóireacht” with the article
Here is craoltóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Craoltóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craoltóireacht, the Irish word for broadcasting.
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Broadcasting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for broadcasting?
The Irish for broadcasting is craoltóireacht (pronounced “KREEL-toh-ir-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce craoltóireacht in Irish?
Craoltóireacht is said like “KREEL-toh-ir-akht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does craoltóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for craoltóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does craoltóireacht change to chraoltóireacht or gcraoltóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craoltóireacht becomes mo chraoltóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraoltóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between craoltóireacht and craoladh?
Craoladh is the verbal noun of craol and can mean a single broadcast, while craoltóireacht refers to broadcasting as an activity or profession.
