HeyRuaHow to say “photography” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianghrafadóireacht
- English:
- photography
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-un-graf-uh-dohr-ukht” /ˈɡɾʲiən̪ˠˌɣɾˠafˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- grianghrafadóireachta, na grianghrafadóireachta (e.g. cúrsa grianghrafadóireachta, photography course)
What does “grianghrafadóireacht” mean?
- photography
- The art, hobby or job of taking photographs.Also: taking photographs, photographic art.
“Grianghrafadóireacht” with the article
Here is grianghrafadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Grianghrafadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grianghrafadóireacht, 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 grianghrafadóireacht (pronounced “GREE-un-graf-uh-dohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce grianghrafadóireacht in Irish?
Grianghrafadóireacht is said like “GREE-un-graf-uh-dohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡɾʲiən̪ˠˌɣɾˠafˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does grianghrafadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for grianghrafadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does grianghrafadóireacht change to ghrianghrafadóireacht or ngrianghrafadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grianghrafadóireacht becomes mo ghrianghrafadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrianghrafadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between grianghrafadóireacht and grianghraf?
Grianghraf is a single photograph, while grianghrafadóireacht is the activity or art of photography. A photographer is a grianghrafadóir.
