HeyRuaHow to say “ideogram” in Irish
- Irish:
- idéagram
- English:
- ideogram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ee-DAY-uh-grum” /iˈdʲeːəɡɾˠəmˠ/
- Plural:
- idéagraim (ideograms)
- Genitive singular:
- idéagraim, an idéagraim (e.g. brí an idéagraim, the meaning of the ideogram)
- Genitive plural:
- idéagram, na n-idéagram (e.g. brí na n-idéagram, the meaning of the ideograms)
What does “idéagram” mean?
- ideogram
- A written symbol that represents an idea or thing directly rather than the sounds of a word, as in Chinese writing.Also: ideograph, character, written symbol.
“Idéagram” with the article
The plural of ideogram in Irish is idéagraim. Here is idéagram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idéagram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idéagram, the Irish word for ideogram.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ideogram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ideogram?
The Irish for ideogram is idéagram (pronounced “ee-DAY-uh-grum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idéagraim.
How do you pronounce idéagram in Irish?
Idéagram is said like “ee-DAY-uh-grum” (IPA /iˈdʲeːəɡɾˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of ideogram in Irish?
The plural of idéagram is idéagraim; with the article, na hidéagraim means “the ideograms”. The genitive plural is idéagram, as in brí na n-idéagram (the meaning of the ideograms).
Why does idéagram sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idéagram (the ideogram), a hidéagram (her ideogram), a n-idéagram (their ideogram), na hidéagraim (the ideograms).
Is an 'idéagram' the same as a letter?
No. A letter, 'litir', represents a sound, while an 'idéagram' represents an idea or word directly.
