Exposure in Irish (Eacspóisear): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for exposure?

The Irish for exposure is eacspóisear (pronounced “AK-spoe-shir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eacspóisir.

Q: What is the plural of exposure in Irish?

The plural of eacspóisear is eacspóisir; with the article, na heacspóisir means “the exposures”. The genitive plural is eacspóisear, as in líon na n-eacspóisear (the number of exposures).

How to say “exposure” in Irish

Irish:: eacspóisear
English:: exposure
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AK-spoe-shir” /ˈakspoːʃəɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: eacspóisir (exposures)
Genitive singular:: eacspóisir, an eacspóisir (e.g. fad an eacspóisir, the length of the exposure)
Genitive plural:: eacspóisear, na n-eacspóisear (e.g. líon na n-eacspóisear, the number of exposures)

What does “eacspóisear” mean?

exposure: In photography, the amount of light allowed to reach the film or sensor, or a single photograph taken.Also: photographic exposure, shot, frame.

“Eacspóisear” with the article

The plural of exposure in Irish is eacspóisir. Here is eacspóisear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-eacspóisear

the exposure

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na heacspóisir

the exposures

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Eacspóisear” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using eacspóisear, the Irish word for exposure.

Bhí an t-eacspóisear rófhada agus tá an grianghraf bán.

The exposure was too long and the photo is white.

Tá sé eacspóisear fágtha ar an scannán.

There are six exposures left on the film.

Athraigh am an eacspóisir ar an gceamara.

Change the exposure time on the camera.

Ghlac mé roinnt eacspóisear den radharc céanna.

I took several exposures of the same view.

Is maith liom eacspóisear fada istoíche.

I like a long exposure at night.

Bhí botún i m'eacspóisear, faraor.

There was a mistake in my exposure, unfortunately.

Is féidir an t-eacspóisear a cheartú sa ríomhaire.

The exposure can be corrected on the computer.

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Exposure in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for exposure?

The Irish for exposure is eacspóisear (pronounced “AK-spoe-shir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eacspóisir.

How do you pronounce eacspóisear in Irish?

Eacspóisear is said like “AK-spoe-shir” (IPA /ˈakspoːʃəɾʲ/).

What is the plural of exposure in Irish?

The plural of eacspóisear is eacspóisir; with the article, na heacspóisir means “the exposures”. The genitive plural is eacspóisear, as in líon na n-eacspóisear (the number of exposures).

Why does eacspóisear sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eacspóisear (the exposure), a heacspóisear (her exposure), a n-eacspóisear (their exposure), na heacspóisir (the exposures).

Does 'eacspóisear' mean exposure to danger or cold?

No, 'eacspóisear' is the photographic term; for exposure to weather or danger use 'nochtadh' or 'neamhfhoscadh'.

Exposure in Irish (Eacspóisear): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage