HeyRuaHow to say “cyberspace” in Irish
- Irish:
- cibearspás
- English:
- cyberspace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIB-er-spaws” /ˈcɪbʲəɾˌsˠpˠaːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cibearspáis, an chibearspáis (e.g. slándáil an chibearspáis, the security of cyberspace)
What does “cibearspás” mean?
- cyberspace
- The online world of computer networks and the internet, thought of as a place.Also: online world, internet, virtual space.
“Cibearspás” with the article
Here is cibearspás after the article (an t-alt).
an cibearspás
the cyberspace
No change after an
“Cibearspás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cibearspás, the Irish word for cyberspace.
Caitheann na páistí an iomarca ama sa chibearspás.
The children spend too much time in cyberspace.
Is áit chontúirteach é an cibearspás uaireanta.
Cyberspace is a dangerous place sometimes.
Tá rialacha an chibearspáis fós á bplé.
The rules of cyberspace are still being discussed.
Bíonn coireanna nua ag tarlú i gcibearspás.
New crimes happen in cyberspace.
Ní féidir cibearspás a fheiceáil ná a thadhall.
You cannot see or touch cyberspace.
Labhair an t-aoichainteoir faoi chosaint an chibearspáis.
The guest speaker talked about protecting cyberspace.
Tá an Ghaeilge le cloisteáil sa chibearspás anois.
Irish can be heard in cyberspace now.
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Cyberspace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cyberspace?
The Irish for cyberspace is cibearspás (pronounced “KIB-er-spaws”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cibearspás in Irish?
Cibearspás is said like “KIB-er-spaws” (IPA /ˈcɪbʲəɾˌsˠpˠaːsˠ/).
Does cibearspás have a plural?
No plural form is given for cibearspás in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cibearspás change to chibearspás or gcibearspás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cibearspás becomes mo chibearspás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcibearspás (eclipsis).
Is 'cibearspás' the same as 'idirlíon'?
Not exactly: 'idirlíon' is the internet as a network, while 'cibearspás' is the wider idea of the online world as a space.
