Hard copy in Irish (Cruachóip): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for hard copy?

The Irish for hard copy is cruachóip (pronounced “KROO-uh-khohp”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cruachóipeanna.

Q: What is the plural of hard copy in Irish?

The plural of cruachóip is cruachóipeanna; with the article, na cruachóipeanna means “the hard copies”. The genitive plural is cruachóipeanna, as in líon na gcruachóipeanna (the number of hard copies).

How to say “hard copy” in Irish

Irish:: cruachóip
English:: hard copy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KROO-uh-khohp” /ˈkɾˠuəxoːpʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: cruachóipeanna (hard copies)
Genitive singular:: cruachóipe, na cruachóipe (e.g. praghas na cruachóipe, the price of the hard copy)
Genitive plural:: cruachóipeanna, na gcruachóipeanna (e.g. líon na gcruachóipeanna, the number of hard copies)

What does “cruachóip” mean?

hard copy: A printed copy of a document or computer file on paper, as opposed to an electronic version.Also: printout, printed copy, paper copy.

“Cruachóip” with the article

The plural of hard copy in Irish is cruachóipeanna. Here is cruachóip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chruachóip

the hard copy

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na cruachóipeanna

the hard copies

Plural: no change after na

“Cruachóip” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cruachóip, the Irish word for hard copy.

An bhfuil cruachóip den tuarascáil agat?

Do you have a hard copy of the report?

Seol an chruachóip chuig an oifig, le do thoil.

Please send the hard copy to the office.

Tá cruachóipeanna ar fáil ag an deasc fáilte.

Hard copies are available at the reception desk.

Choinnigh mé mo chruachóip féin sa tarraiceán.

I kept my own hard copy in the drawer.

Is fearr liom an téacs a léamh i gcruachóip.

I prefer to read the text in hard copy.

Cuir dhá chruachóip den fhoirm isteach.

Submit two hard copies of the form.

Tá síniú ag teastáil ar leathanach deiridh na cruachóipe.

A signature is needed on the last page of the hard copy.

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Hard copy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hard copy?

The Irish for hard copy is cruachóip (pronounced “KROO-uh-khohp”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cruachóipeanna.

How do you pronounce cruachóip in Irish?

Cruachóip is said like “KROO-uh-khohp” (IPA /ˈkɾˠuəxoːpʲ/).

What is the plural of hard copy in Irish?

The plural of cruachóip is cruachóipeanna; with the article, na cruachóipeanna means “the hard copies”. The genitive plural is cruachóipeanna, as in líon na gcruachóipeanna (the number of hard copies).

Why does cruachóip change to chruachóip or gcruachóip?

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

What is the opposite of 'cruachóip'?

An electronic copy is 'cóip leictreonach', and 'bogchóip' is also used for soft copy.

Hard copy in Irish (Cruachóip): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage