HeyRuaHow to say “cameraman” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceamaradóir
- English:
- cameraman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAM-uh-ruh-dohr” /ˈcamˠəɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ceamaradóirí (cameramen)
- Genitive singular:
- ceamaradóra, an cheamaradóra (e.g. trealamh an cheamaradóra, the cameraman's equipment)
- Genitive plural:
- ceamaradóirí, na gceamaradóirí (e.g. ceardchumann ceamaradóirí, a cameramen's union)
What does “ceamaradóir” mean?
- cameraman
- A person who operates a camera, especially for film or television.Also: camera operator, camerawoman, cinematographer.
Other Irish words for cameraman: grianghrafadóir (photographer)
“Ceamaradóir” with the article
The plural of cameraman in Irish is ceamaradóirí. Here is ceamaradóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceamaradóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceamaradóir, the Irish word for cameraman.
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Cameraman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cameraman?
The Irish for cameraman is ceamaradóir (pronounced “KYAM-uh-ruh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceamaradóirí.
How do you pronounce ceamaradóir in Irish?
Ceamaradóir is said like “KYAM-uh-ruh-dohr” (IPA /ˈcamˠəɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of cameraman in Irish?
The plural of ceamaradóir is ceamaradóirí; with the article, na ceamaradóirí means “the cameramen”. The genitive plural is ceamaradóirí, as in ceardchumann ceamaradóirí (a cameramen's union).
Why does ceamaradóir change to cheamaradóir or gceamaradóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceamaradóir becomes mo cheamaradóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceamaradóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceamaradóir and grianghrafadóir?
A ceamaradóir operates a film or television camera, while a grianghrafadóir takes still photographs.
