Graphic in Irish (Grafaic): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for graphic?

The Irish for graphic is grafaic (pronounced “GRAF-ik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is grafaicí.

Q: What is the plural of graphic in Irish?

The plural of grafaic is grafaicí; with the article, na grafaicí means “the graphics”. The genitive plural is grafaicí, as in cárta grafaicí (graphics card).

How to say “graphic” in Irish

Irish:: grafaic
English:: graphic
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “GRAF-ik” /ˈɡɾˠafˠəcː/

Various forms

Plural:: grafaicí (graphics)
Genitive singular:: grafaice, na grafaice (e.g. taispeáint na grafaice, the display of the graphic)
Genitive plural:: grafaicí, na ngrafaicí (e.g. cárta grafaicí, graphics card)

What does “grafaic” mean?

graphic: A picture, diagram or visual image, especially one produced by a computer or used in design.Also: graphics, computer graphic, image.

“Grafaic” with the article

The plural of graphic in Irish is grafaicí. Here is grafaic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ghrafaic

the graphic

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

na grafaicí

the graphics

Plural: no change after na

“Grafaic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using grafaic, the Irish word for graphic.

Chuir sí grafaic dheas ar an bpóstaer.

She put a nice graphic on the poster.

Tá an ghrafaic seo róbheag.

This graphic is too small.

Athraigh dath na grafaice, le do thoil.

Change the colour of the graphic, please.

Tá grafaicí an chluiche go hiontach.

The game's graphics are brilliant.

Rinne mé mo ghrafaic féin don suíomh.

I made my own graphic for the website.

Tá earráid i ngrafaic an leathanaigh.

There's an error in the page graphic.

Cheannaigh mé cárta grafaicí nua.

I bought a new graphics card.

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Graphic in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for graphic?

The Irish for graphic is grafaic (pronounced “GRAF-ik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is grafaicí.

How do you pronounce grafaic in Irish?

Grafaic is said like “GRAF-ik” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠafˠəcː/).

What is the plural of graphic in Irish?

The plural of grafaic is grafaicí; with the article, na grafaicí means “the graphics”. The genitive plural is grafaicí, as in cárta grafaicí (graphics card).

Why does grafaic change to ghrafaic or ngrafaic?

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

Is there a difference between 'grafaic' and 'grafaicí'?

'Grafaic' is a single graphic, while 'grafaicí' is used for graphics in general, as in 'grafaicí ríomhaire' (computer graphics).

Graphic in Irish (Grafaic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage