HeyRuaHow to say “photography” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótagrafaíocht
- English:
- photography
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-gra-fee-ukht” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəɡɾˠafˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fótagrafaíochta, na fótagrafaíochta (e.g. cúrsa fótagrafaíochta, a photography course)
What does “fótagrafaíocht” mean?
- photography
- The art, hobby or work of taking photographs with a camera.Also: taking photos, photographic art.
Other Irish words for photography: grianghrafadóireacht (photography)
“Fótagrafaíocht” with the article
Here is fótagrafaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fótagrafaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótagrafaíocht, the Irish word for photography.
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Photography in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photography?
The Irish for photography is fótagrafaíocht (pronounced “FOH-tuh-gra-fee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fótagrafaíocht in Irish?
Fótagrafaíocht is said like “FOH-tuh-gra-fee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəɡɾˠafˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fótagrafaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fótagrafaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fótagrafaíocht change to fhótagrafaíocht or bhfótagrafaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótagrafaíocht becomes m'fhótagrafaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótagrafaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fótagrafaíocht and grianghrafadóireacht?
Both mean photography; grianghrafadóireacht is the more native-style word and is very common, while fótagrafaíocht is the borrowed form, also standard.
