HeyRuaHow to say “photograph” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianghraf
- English:
- photograph
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-un-graf” /ˈɟɾʲiənˠˌɣɾˠafˠ/
- Plural:
- grianghraif (photographs)
- Genitive singular:
- grianghraif, an ghrianghraif (e.g. cúlra an ghrianghraif, the background of the photograph)
- Genitive plural:
- grianghraf, na ngrianghraf (e.g. bailiúchán na ngrianghraf, the collection of the photographs)
What does “grianghraf” mean?
- photograph
- A picture taken with a camera.Also: photo, picture, snapshot, image.
Other Irish words for photograph: fótagraf (photograph)
“Grianghraf” with the article
The plural of photograph in Irish is grianghraif. Here is grianghraf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grianghraf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grianghraf, the Irish word for photograph.
Other nouns in Irish
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Photograph in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photograph?
The Irish for photograph is grianghraf (pronounced “GREE-un-graf”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grianghraif.
How do you pronounce grianghraf in Irish?
Grianghraf is said like “GREE-un-graf” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiənˠˌɣɾˠafˠ/).
What is the plural of photograph in Irish?
The plural of grianghraf is grianghraif; with the article, na grianghraif means “the photographs”. The genitive plural is grianghraf, as in bailiúchán na ngrianghraf (the collection of the photographs).
Why does grianghraf change to ghrianghraf or ngrianghraf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grianghraf becomes mo ghrianghraf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrianghraf (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'grianghraf' and 'pictiúr'?
'Grianghraf' specifically means a photograph, while 'pictiúr' is any picture, including paintings and drawings; in speech many people say 'pictiúr' for a photo too.
How do I say 'take a photo' in Irish?
Use 'grianghraf a thógáil', for example 'Thóg mé grianghraf'.
