HeyRuaHow to say “broadcasting” in Irish
- Irish:
- craoladh
- English:
- broadcasting, broadcast, proclamation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- craol, to broadcast (ag craoladh, broadcasting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KREEL-oo” /ˈkɾˠiːl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- craoltaí
- Genitive singular:
- craolta, an chraolta (e.g. am an chraolta, time of the broadcast)
- Genitive plural:
- craoltaí, na gcraoltaí (e.g. sceideal na gcraoltaí, schedule of the broadcasts)
What does “craoladh” mean?
“Craoladh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- broadcasting
- The act of transmitting programmes on radio or television; it is the verbal noun of the verb craol.Also: transmission, airing, broadcast.
2 other meanings: broadcast or proclamation
- 2broadcast
- A single programme or transmission sent out on radio, television or online.Also: programme, transmission, show.
- 3proclamation
- The act of announcing or proclaiming something publicly.Also: announcement, proclaiming.
Other Irish words for broadcasting: craoltóireacht (broadcasting)
“Craoladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, craoladh means broadcasting: it is the verbal noun of the verb craol (to broadcast). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Craoladh” with the article
The plural of broadcasting in Irish is craoltaí. Here is craoladh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Craoladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craoladh, 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 craoladh (pronounced “KREEL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is craoltaí. Depending on context it can also mean broadcast or proclamation.
How do you pronounce craoladh in Irish?
Craoladh is said like “KREEL-oo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of broadcasting in Irish?
The plural of craoladh is craoltaí; with the article, it is na craoltaí. The genitive plural is craoltaí, as in sceideal na gcraoltaí (schedule of the broadcasts).
Does craoladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Craoladh can mean broadcasting, broadcast or proclamation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does craoladh change to chraoladh or gcraoladh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craoladh becomes mo chraoladh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraoladh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between craoladh and craoltóir?
Craoladh is the broadcast or the act of broadcasting, while craoltóir is a broadcaster, the person or company doing it.
How do I say 'podcast' using this word?
Irish uses podchraoladh for a podcast, built on craoladh.
