HeyRuaHow to say “phonecard” in Irish
- Irish:
- glaochárta
- English:
- phonecard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLEE-khawr-tuh” /ˈɡl̪ˠiːˌxaːɾˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- glaochártaí (phonecards)
- Genitive singular:
- glaochárta, an ghlaochárta (e.g. praghas an ghlaochárta, the price of the phonecard)
- Genitive plural:
- glaochártaí, na nglaochártaí (e.g. díol glaochártaí, selling phonecards)
What does “glaochárta” mean?
- phonecard
- A prepaid card used to make calls from a public telephone or to top up phone credit.Also: calling card, phone card, top-up card.
“Glaochárta” with the article
The plural of phonecard in Irish is glaochártaí. Here is glaochárta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glaochárta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glaochárta, the Irish word for phonecard.
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Phonecard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phonecard?
The Irish for phonecard is glaochárta (pronounced “GLEE-khawr-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glaochártaí.
How do you pronounce glaochárta in Irish?
Glaochárta is said like “GLEE-khawr-tuh” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠiːˌxaːɾˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of phonecard in Irish?
The plural of glaochárta is glaochártaí; with the article, na glaochártaí means “the phonecards”. The genitive plural is glaochártaí, as in díol glaochártaí (selling phonecards).
Why does glaochárta change to ghlaochárta or nglaochárta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glaochárta becomes mo ghlaochárta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglaochárta (eclipsis).
What is 'glaochárta' made of?
It combines 'glao' (call) and 'cárta' (card), with lenition of the second element, giving 'glaochárta'.
