HeyRuaHow to say “photograph” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótagraf
- English:
- photograph
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-graf” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəɡɾˠəfˠ/
- Plural:
- fótagraif (photographs)
- Genitive singular:
- fótagraif, an fhótagraif (e.g. cúlra an fhótagraif, the background of the photograph)
- Genitive plural:
- fótagraf, na bhfótagraf (e.g. bailiúchán na bhfótagraf, the collection of the photographs)
What does “fótagraf” mean?
- photograph
- A picture taken with a camera.Also: photo, picture, snapshot.
Other Irish words for photograph: grianghraf (photograph)
“Fótagraf” with the article
The plural of photograph in Irish is fótagraif. Here is fótagraf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fótagraf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótagraf, the Irish word for photograph.
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Photograph in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photograph?
The Irish for photograph is fótagraf (pronounced “FOH-tuh-graf”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fótagraif.
How do you pronounce fótagraf in Irish?
Fótagraf is said like “FOH-tuh-graf” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəɡɾˠəfˠ/).
What is the plural of photograph in Irish?
The plural of fótagraf is fótagraif; with the article, na fótagraif means “the photographs”. The genitive plural is fótagraf, as in bailiúchán na bhfótagraf (the collection of the photographs).
Why does fótagraf change to fhótagraf or bhfótagraf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótagraf becomes m'fhótagraf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótagraf (eclipsis).
Is 'fótagraf' or 'grianghraf' the usual word for a photo?
'Grianghraf' is the more common and preferred standard word, while 'fótagraf' is an accepted borrowing with the same meaning.
