HeyRuaHow to say “distance learning” in Irish
- Irish:
- cianfhoghlaim
- English:
- distance learning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-un-ow-lim” /ˈciənˌoːlʲəmʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- cianfhoghlama, na cianfhoghlama (e.g. cúrsa cianfhoghlama, distance learning course)
What does “cianfhoghlaim” mean?
- distance learning
- Learning or education carried out remotely, for example online or by correspondence, rather than in a classroom.Also: distance education, remote learning, online learning.
“Cianfhoghlaim” with the article
Here is cianfhoghlaim after the article (an t-alt).
“Cianfhoghlaim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cianfhoghlaim, the Irish word for distance learning.
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Distance learning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for distance learning?
The Irish for distance learning is cianfhoghlaim (pronounced “KEE-un-ow-lim”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cianfhoghlaim in Irish?
Cianfhoghlaim is said like “KEE-un-ow-lim” (IPA /ˈciənˌoːlʲəmʲ/).
Does cianfhoghlaim have a plural?
No plural form is given for cianfhoghlaim in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cianfhoghlaim change to chianfhoghlaim or gcianfhoghlaim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cianfhoghlaim becomes mo chianfhoghlaim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcianfhoghlaim (eclipsis).
How is 'cianfhoghlaim' formed?
It combines the prefix 'cian-' (distant, remote) with 'foghlaim' (learning), with the f lenited, just as in 'cianrialtán' (remote control).
