HeyRuaHow to say “graph paper” in Irish
- Irish:
- grafpháipéar
- English:
- graph paper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAF-faw-payr” /ˈɡɾˠafˌfˠaːpʲeːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- grafpháipéir, an ghrafpháipéir (e.g. leathanach grafpháipéir, a page of graph paper)
What does “grafpháipéar” mean?
- graph paper
- Paper printed with a grid of small squares, used for drawing graphs and diagrams.Also: squared paper, grid paper.
“Grafpháipéar” with the article
Here is grafpháipéar after the article (an t-alt).
an grafpháipéar
the graph paper
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“Grafpháipéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grafpháipéar, the Irish word for graph paper.
Tarraing an graf ar ghrafpháipéar.
Draw the graph on graph paper.
Tá grafpháipéar de dhíth orm don rang matamaitice.
I need graph paper for the maths class.
Cheannaigh mé bloc grafpháipéir inné.
I bought a pad of graph paper yesterday.
Thug an múinteoir grafpháipéar do gach dalta.
The teacher gave graph paper to every pupil.
Bhí an grafpháipéar róbheag don léaráid.
The graph paper was too small for the diagram.
Cá bhfuil mo ghrafpháipéar?
Where is my graph paper?
Rinne sé plean an tí ar ghrafpháipéar.
He drew the plan of the house on graph paper.
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Graph paper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for graph paper?
The Irish for graph paper is grafpháipéar (pronounced “GRAF-faw-payr”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce grafpháipéar in Irish?
Grafpháipéar is said like “GRAF-faw-payr” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠafˌfˠaːpʲeːɾˠ/).
Does grafpháipéar have a plural?
No plural form is given for grafpháipéar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does grafpháipéar change to ghrafpháipéar or ngrafpháipéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grafpháipéar becomes mo ghrafpháipéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrafpháipéar (eclipsis).
How is 'grafpháipéar' formed?
It is a compound of 'graf' (graph) and 'páipéar' (paper), with lenition of the second element, giving 'grafpháipéar'.
