HeyRuaHow to say “photocopier” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótachóipeálaí
- English:
- photocopier, photocopier (person)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-khoh-paw-lee” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌxoːpʲaːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- fótachóipeálaithe (photocopiers)
- Genitive singular:
- fótachóipeálaí, an fhótachóipeálaí (e.g. clúdach an fhótachóipeálaí, the lid of the photocopier)
- Genitive plural:
- fótachóipeálaithe, na bhfótachóipeálaithe (e.g. úsáid na bhfótachóipeálaithe, the use of the photocopiers)
What does “fótachóipeálaí” mean?
“Fótachóipeálaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- photocopier
- A machine that makes paper copies of documents.Also: copier, photocopy machine, copying machine.
1 other meaning: photocopier (person)
- 2photocopier (person)
- A person who makes photocopies.Also: photocopier, copier operator.
“Fótachóipeálaí” with the article
The plural of photocopier in Irish is fótachóipeálaithe. Here is fótachóipeálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fótachóipeálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótachóipeálaí, the Irish word for photocopier.
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Photocopier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photocopier?
The Irish for photocopier is fótachóipeálaí (pronounced “FOH-tuh-khoh-paw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fótachóipeálaithe. Depending on context it can also mean photocopier (person).
How do you pronounce fótachóipeálaí in Irish?
Fótachóipeálaí is said like “FOH-tuh-khoh-paw-lee” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌxoːpʲaːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of photocopier in Irish?
The plural of fótachóipeálaí is fótachóipeálaithe; with the article, na fótachóipeálaithe means “the photocopiers”. The genitive plural is fótachóipeálaithe, as in úsáid na bhfótachóipeálaithe (the use of the photocopiers).
Does fótachóipeálaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fótachóipeálaí can mean photocopier or photocopier (person), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fótachóipeálaí change to fhótachóipeálaí or bhfótachóipeálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótachóipeálaí becomes m'fhótachóipeálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótachóipeálaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fótachóipeálaí and fótachóip?
Fótachóipeálaí is the machine (or person) that copies, while fótachóip is the photocopy itself; the verb is fótachóipeáil.
