HeyRuaHow to say “camcorder” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceamthaifeadán
- English:
- camcorder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOW-ham-hif-ad-awn” /ˈcaumˌhafʲədˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ceamthaifeadáin (camcorders)
- Genitive singular:
- ceamthaifeadáin, an cheamthaifeadáin (e.g. ceallra an cheamthaifeadáin, the camcorder's battery)
- Genitive plural:
- ceamthaifeadán, na gceamthaifeadán (e.g. ceallraí na gceamthaifeadán, the camcorder batteries)
What does “ceamthaifeadán” mean?
- camcorder
- A portable video camera that records pictures and sound.Also: video camera, handheld video camera.
“Ceamthaifeadán” with the article
The plural of camcorder in Irish is ceamthaifeadáin. Here is ceamthaifeadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceamthaifeadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceamthaifeadán, the Irish word for camcorder.
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Camcorder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for camcorder?
The Irish for camcorder is ceamthaifeadán (pronounced “KYOW-ham-hif-ad-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceamthaifeadáin.
How do you pronounce ceamthaifeadán in Irish?
Ceamthaifeadán is said like “KYOW-ham-hif-ad-awn” (IPA /ˈcaumˌhafʲədˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of camcorder in Irish?
The plural of ceamthaifeadán is ceamthaifeadáin; with the article, na ceamthaifeadáin means “the camcorders”. The genitive plural is ceamthaifeadán, as in ceallraí na gceamthaifeadán (the camcorder batteries).
Why does ceamthaifeadán change to cheamthaifeadán or gceamthaifeadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceamthaifeadán becomes mo cheamthaifeadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceamthaifeadán (eclipsis).
How is 'ceamthaifeadán' formed?
It combines 'ceamara' (camera) and 'taifeadán' (recorder), giving 'ceamthaifeadán', a camera that records video.
