HeyRuaHow to say “close-up” in Irish
- Irish:
- gar-amharc
- English:
- close-up
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAR-ow-ark” /ˈɡaɾˌəuəɾk/
- Plural:
- gar-amhairc (close-ups)
- Genitive singular:
- gar-amhairc, an ghar-amhairc (e.g. cruth an ghar-amhairc, the framing of the close-up)
- Genitive plural:
- gar-amharc, na ngar-amharc (e.g. sraith na ngar-amharc, the series of close-ups)
What does “gar-amharc” mean?
- close-up
- A shot in film or photography taken from very near the subject, showing it in close detail.Also: close-up shot, close shot.
“Gar-amharc” with the article
The plural of close-up in Irish is gar-amhairc. Here is gar-amharc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gar-amharc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gar-amharc, the Irish word for close-up.
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Close-up in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for close-up?
The Irish for close-up is gar-amharc (pronounced “GAR-ow-ark”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gar-amhairc.
How do you pronounce gar-amharc in Irish?
Gar-amharc is said like “GAR-ow-ark” (IPA /ˈɡaɾˌəuəɾk/).
What is the plural of close-up in Irish?
The plural of gar-amharc is gar-amhairc; with the article, na gar-amhairc means “the close-ups”. The genitive plural is gar-amharc, as in sraith na ngar-amharc (the series of close-ups).
Why does gar-amharc change to ghar-amharc or ngar-amharc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gar-amharc becomes mo ghar-amharc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngar-amharc (eclipsis).
Is 'gar-amharc' the same as 'radharc'?
No: 'radharc' is a general view or scene, while 'gar-amharc' is specifically a close-up shot. 'Gar-' means near.
