HeyRuaHow to say “film-making” in Irish
- Irish:
- scannánaíocht
- English:
- film-making
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAN-aw-nee-ukht” /ˈskanˠaːnˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scannánaíochta, na scannánaíochta (e.g. cúrsa scannánaíochta, film-making course)
What does “scannánaíocht” mean?
- film-making
- The art, work or industry of making films.Also: filmmaking, cinematography, film production, film industry.
“Scannánaíocht” with the article
Here is scannánaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an scannánaíocht
the film-making
No change after an
“Scannánaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scannánaíocht, the Irish word for film-making.
Tá suim mhór aici sa scannánaíocht.
She is very interested in film-making.
Rinne sé staidéar ar an scannánaíocht san ollscoil.
He studied film-making at university.
Ba mhaith liom cúrsa scannánaíochta a dhéanamh.
I would like to do a film-making course.
Is ceird dheacair í an scannánaíocht.
Film-making is a difficult craft.
Tá tionscal na scannánaíochta ag fás in Éirinn.
The film industry is growing in Ireland.
Thosaigh mo dheartháir sa scannánaíocht anuraidh.
My brother started in film-making last year.
Bíonn scannánaíocht ar siúl i gConamara go minic.
Filming often takes place in Connemara.
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Film-making in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for film-making?
The Irish for film-making is scannánaíocht (pronounced “SKAN-aw-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scannánaíocht in Irish?
Scannánaíocht is said like “SKAN-aw-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈskanˠaːnˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does scannánaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for scannánaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is scannánaíocht different from scannán?
Scannán is a single film, while scannánaíocht is the activity or art of making films.
