HeyRuaHow to say “microblogging” in Irish
- Irish:
- micreabhlagáil
- English:
- microblogging
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIK-ruh-vlaw-gawl” /ˈmʲɪkʲɾʲəˌvˠl̪ˠɑːɡɑːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- micreabhlagála, na micreabhlagála (e.g. seirbhís mhicreabhlagála, microblogging service)
What does “micreabhlagáil” mean?
- microblogging
- The activity of posting short messages or updates online, as on Twitter or similar services.Also: microblog, tweeting, short posts.
“Micreabhlagáil” with the article
Here is micreabhlagáil after the article (an t-alt).
an mhicreabhlagáil
the microblogging
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Micreabhlagáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using micreabhlagáil, the Irish word for microblogging.
Is cineál blagála í an mhicreabhlagáil.
Microblogging is a kind of blogging.
Tá an-tóir ar mhicreabhlagáil i measc daoine óga.
Microblogging is very popular among young people.
Úsáideann sí seirbhís mhicreabhlagála gach lá.
She uses a microblogging service every day.
Is maith liom micreabhlagáil mar go bhfuil sí gasta.
I like microblogging because it is quick.
Bíonn polaiteoirí gníomhach sa mhicreabhlagáil anois.
Politicians are active in microblogging now.
Thosaigh an comhlacht ag baint úsáide as micreabhlagáil.
The company started using microblogging.
Labhair sé faoi chumhacht na micreabhlagála.
He spoke about the power of microblogging.
Other nouns in Irish
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Microblogging in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for microblogging?
The Irish for microblogging is micreabhlagáil (pronounced “MIK-ruh-vlaw-gawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce micreabhlagáil in Irish?
Micreabhlagáil is said like “MIK-ruh-vlaw-gawl” (IPA /ˈmʲɪkʲɾʲəˌvˠl̪ˠɑːɡɑːlʲ/).
Does micreabhlagáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for micreabhlagáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does micreabhlagáil change to mhicreabhlagáil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicreabhlagáil. After ár (our) it stays ár micreabhlagáil, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'micreabhlagáil' related to 'blagáil'?
It is 'blagáil' (blogging) with the prefix 'micrea-', which lenites the b, giving 'micreabhlagáil'.
