HeyRuaHow to say “opera” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceoldráma
- English:
- opera, musical
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOHL-draw-muh” /ˈcoːlˌd̪ˠɾˠaːmˠə/
- Plural:
- ceoldrámaí (operas)
- Genitive singular:
- ceoldráma, an cheoldráma (e.g. ceol an cheoldráma, the music of the opera)
- Genitive plural:
- ceoldrámaí, na gceoldrámaí (e.g. cumadóir na gceoldrámaí, the composer of the operas)
What does “ceoldráma” mean?
“Ceoldráma” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- opera
- A dramatic work in which the story is told mainly through singing with orchestral music.Also: musical drama.
1 other meaning: musical
- 2musical
- A stage play or film in which songs and music form a central part of the story.Also: music drama, musical play.
“Ceoldráma” with the article
The plural of opera in Irish is ceoldrámaí. Here is ceoldráma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceoldráma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceoldráma, the Irish word for opera.
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Opera in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for opera?
The Irish for opera is ceoldráma (pronounced “KYOHL-draw-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceoldrámaí. Depending on context it can also mean musical.
How do you pronounce ceoldráma in Irish?
Ceoldráma is said like “KYOHL-draw-muh” (IPA /ˈcoːlˌd̪ˠɾˠaːmˠə/).
What is the plural of opera in Irish?
The plural of ceoldráma is ceoldrámaí; with the article, na ceoldrámaí means “the operas”. The genitive plural is ceoldrámaí, as in cumadóir na gceoldrámaí (the composer of the operas).
Does ceoldráma have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceoldráma can mean opera or musical, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceoldráma change to cheoldráma or gceoldráma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceoldráma becomes mo cheoldráma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceoldráma (eclipsis).
How is 'ceoldráma' formed?
It is a compound of 'ceol' (music) and 'dráma' (drama), literally 'music drama', used for both opera and a stage musical.
