HeyRuaHow to say “encyclopedia” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciclipéid
- English:
- encyclopedia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kik-li-PAYD” /cɪclʲɪˈpʲeːdʲ/
- Plural:
- ciclipéidí (encyclopedias)
- Genitive singular:
- ciclipéide, na ciclipéide (e.g. leathanaigh na ciclipéide, the pages of the encyclopedia)
- Genitive plural:
- ciclipéidí, na gciclipéidí (e.g. eagarthóirí na gciclipéidí, the editors of the encyclopedias)
What does “ciclipéid” mean?
- encyclopedia
- A book or set of books, or a website, giving information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically.Also: encyclopaedia, reference work.
“Ciclipéid” with the article
The plural of encyclopedia in Irish is ciclipéidí. Here is ciclipéid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciclipéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciclipéid, the Irish word for encyclopedia.
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Encyclopedia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for encyclopedia?
The Irish for encyclopedia is ciclipéid (pronounced “kik-li-PAYD”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ciclipéidí.
How do you pronounce ciclipéid in Irish?
Ciclipéid is said like “kik-li-PAYD” (IPA /cɪclʲɪˈpʲeːdʲ/).
What is the plural of encyclopedia in Irish?
The plural of ciclipéid is ciclipéidí; with the article, na ciclipéidí means “the encyclopedias”. The genitive plural is ciclipéidí, as in eagarthóirí na gciclipéidí (the editors of the encyclopedias).
Why does ciclipéid change to chiclipéid or gciclipéid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciclipéid becomes mo chiclipéid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciclipéid (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in the encyclopedia'?
Say 'sa chiclipéid', with lenition after sa because the noun is feminine.
