HeyRuaHow to say “loudspeaker” in Irish
- Irish:
- callaire
- English:
- loudspeaker, crier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-ir-yeh” /ˈkal̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- callairí (loudspeakers)
- Genitive singular:
- callaire, an challaire (e.g. fuaim an challaire, the sound of the loudspeaker)
- Genitive plural:
- callairí, na gcallairí (e.g. fuaim na gcallairí, the sound of the speakers)
What does “callaire” mean?
“Callaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- loudspeaker
- A device that turns electrical signals into sound, such as on a radio, computer or public address system.Also: speaker, megaphone, loud hailer.
1 other meaning: crier
- 2crier
- A person who calls out announcements in public, such as a town crier.Also: town crier, herald.
“Callaire” with the article
The plural of loudspeaker in Irish is callairí. Here is callaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Callaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using callaire, the Irish word for loudspeaker.
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Loudspeaker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loudspeaker?
The Irish for loudspeaker is callaire (pronounced “KAL-ir-yeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is callairí. Depending on context it can also mean crier.
How do you pronounce callaire in Irish?
Callaire is said like “KAL-ir-yeh” (IPA /ˈkal̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of loudspeaker in Irish?
The plural of callaire is callairí; with the article, na callairí means “the loudspeakers”. The genitive plural is callairí, as in fuaim na gcallairí (the sound of the speakers).
Does callaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Callaire can mean loudspeaker or crier, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does callaire change to challaire or gcallaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) callaire becomes mo challaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcallaire (eclipsis).
Is 'callaire' used for a person who gives a speech?
No, a person who speaks is 'cainteoir' (speaker, talker); 'callaire' is the device, or historically a crier.
