HeyRuaHow to say “photocopy” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótachóip
- English:
- photocopy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-khoh-pyuh” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəxoːpʲə/
- Plural:
- fótachóipeanna (photocopies)
- Genitive singular:
- fótachóipe, na fótachóipe (e.g. cáilíocht na fótachóipe, the quality of the photocopy)
- Genitive plural:
- fótachóipeanna, na bhfótachóipeanna (e.g. cóipeáil na bhfótachóipeanna, the copying of the photocopies)
What does “fótachóip” mean?
- photocopy
- A paper copy of a document or page made with a photocopier.Also: copy, photostat, xerox.
“Fótachóip” with the article
The plural of photocopy in Irish is fótachóipeanna. Here is fótachóip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fótachóip” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótachóip, the Irish word for photocopy.
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Photocopy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photocopy?
The Irish for photocopy is fótachóip (pronounced “FOH-tuh-khoh-pyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fótachóipeanna.
How do you pronounce fótachóip in Irish?
Fótachóip is said like “FOH-tuh-khoh-pyuh” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəxoːpʲə/).
What is the plural of photocopy in Irish?
The plural of fótachóip is fótachóipeanna; with the article, na fótachóipeanna means “the photocopies”. The genitive plural is fótachóipeanna, as in cóipeáil na bhfótachóipeanna (the copying of the photocopies).
Why does fótachóip change to fhótachóip or bhfótachóip?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótachóip becomes m'fhótachóip (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótachóip (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to photocopy' in Irish?
The verb is 'fótachóipeáil', e.g. 'Fótachóipeáil an leathanach seo'. The noun 'fótachóip' is the copy itself.
