Opera in Irish (Ceoldrámaíocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for opera?

The Irish for opera is ceoldrámaíocht (pronounced “KYOHL-draw-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “opera” in Irish

Irish:: ceoldrámaíocht
English:: opera
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KYOHL-draw-mee-ukht” /ˈcoːlˌd̪ˠɾˠaːmˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ceoldrámaíochta, na ceoldrámaíochta (e.g. stair na ceoldrámaíochta, the history of opera)

What does “ceoldrámaíocht” mean?

opera: Opera as an art form or genre: drama set to music and sung, rather than a single opera.Also: operatic art, opera genre, music drama.

Other Irish words for opera: ceoldráma (opera)

“Ceoldrámaíocht” with the article

Here is ceoldrámaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an cheoldrámaíocht

the opera

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Ceoldrámaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceoldrámaíocht, the Irish word for opera.

Is breá le m'athair ceoldrámaíocht.

My father loves opera.

Tá an cheoldrámaíocht an-choitianta san Iodáil.

Opera is very popular in Italy.

Rinne sí staidéar ar stair na ceoldrámaíochta.

She studied the history of opera.

Níl mórán suime agam sa cheoldrámaíocht.

I don't have much interest in opera.

Bhí cáil air i saol na ceoldrámaíochta.

He was famous in the world of opera.

Is cineál drámaíochta í an cheoldrámaíocht.

Opera is a kind of drama.

Tá cúrsa ceoldrámaíochta ar siúl sa choláiste.

There is an opera course running at the college.

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Opera in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for opera?

The Irish for opera is ceoldrámaíocht (pronounced “KYOHL-draw-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce ceoldrámaíocht in Irish?

Ceoldrámaíocht is said like “KYOHL-draw-mee-ukht” (IPA /ˈcoːlˌd̪ˠɾˠaːmˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does ceoldrámaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for ceoldrámaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does ceoldrámaíocht change to cheoldrámaíocht or gceoldrámaíocht?

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

What is the difference between 'ceoldrámaíocht' and 'ceoldráma'?

'Ceoldráma' is a single opera, for example 'ceoldráma le Verdi', while 'ceoldrámaíocht' is opera as an art form or genre.

Opera in Irish (Ceoldrámaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage