Frame in Irish (Fráma): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for frame?

The Irish for frame is fráma (pronounced “FRAW-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frámaí. Depending on context it can also mean framework or frame (of film).

Q: What is the plural of frame in Irish?

The plural of fráma is frámaí; with the article, na frámaí means “the frames”. The genitive plural is frámaí, as in siopa frámaí (a frame shop).

Q: Does fráma have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fráma can mean frame, framework or frame (of film), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “frame” in Irish

Irish:: fráma
English:: frame, framework, frame (of film)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FRAW-muh” /ˈfˠɾˠaːmˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: frámaí (frames)
Genitive singular:: fráma, an fhráma (e.g. dath an fhráma, the colour of the frame)
Genitive plural:: frámaí, na bhfrámaí (e.g. siopa frámaí, a frame shop)

What does “fráma” mean?

“Fráma” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

frame: A rigid structure or border that surrounds or supports something, such as a picture, door or window.Also: picture frame, door frame, window frame.

2 other meanings: framework or frame (of film)

2framework: The supporting skeleton or structure of a building, vehicle, body or system.Also: structure, skeleton, chassis.
3frame (of film): A single image in a film or video sequence.Also: frame, film frame, video frame.

Other Irish words for frame: creat (frame), creatlach (framework)

“Fráma” with the article

The plural of frame in Irish is frámaí. Here is fráma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fráma

the frame

No change after an

na frámaí

the frames

Plural: no change after na

“Fráma” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fráma, the Irish word for frame.

Cheannaigh mé fráma nua don phictiúr.

I bought a new frame for the picture.

Tá an fráma briste ar an bhfuinneog.

The window frame is broken.

Phéinteáil sé fráma an dorais.

He painted the door frame.

Tá frámaí adhmaid níos daoire.

Wooden frames are more expensive.

Chuir mé grianghraf de mo mháthair i bhfráma.

I put a photo of my mother in a frame.

Tá scoilt sa fhráma seo.

There's a crack in this frame.

Bhí fráma mo rothair lúbtha tar éis na timpiste.

My bike frame was bent after the accident.

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Frame in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for frame?

The Irish for frame is fráma (pronounced “FRAW-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frámaí. Depending on context it can also mean framework or frame (of film).

How do you pronounce fráma in Irish?

Fráma is said like “FRAW-muh” (IPA /ˈfˠɾˠaːmˠə/).

What is the plural of frame in Irish?

The plural of fráma is frámaí; with the article, na frámaí means “the frames”. The genitive plural is frámaí, as in siopa frámaí (a frame shop).

Does fráma have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fráma can mean frame, framework or frame (of film), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fráma change to fhráma or bhfráma?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fráma becomes mo fhráma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfráma (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'fráma' and 'creat'?

'Fráma' is the usual word for a picture, door or bicycle frame, while 'creat' or 'creatlach' is often used for a skeleton or bodily framework.

Frame in Irish (Fráma): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage