HeyRuaHow to say “pictogram” in Irish
- Irish:
- picteagram
- English:
- pictogram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIK-tyuh-gram” /ˈpʲiktʲəɡɾˠamˠ/
- Plural:
- picteagraim (pictograms)
- Genitive singular:
- picteagraim, an phicteagraim (e.g. brí an phicteagraim, the meaning of the pictogram)
- Genitive plural:
- picteagram, na bpicteagram (e.g. brí na bpicteagram, the meaning of the pictograms)
What does “picteagram” mean?
- pictogram
- A simple picture or symbol that stands for a word, idea or object, or a chart that uses such pictures to show data.Also: pictograph, pictorial symbol, picture chart.
“Picteagram” with the article
The plural of pictogram in Irish is picteagraim. Here is picteagram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Picteagram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using picteagram, the Irish word for pictogram.
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Pictogram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pictogram?
The Irish for pictogram is picteagram (pronounced “PIK-tyuh-gram”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is picteagraim.
How do you pronounce picteagram in Irish?
Picteagram is said like “PIK-tyuh-gram” (IPA /ˈpʲiktʲəɡɾˠamˠ/).
What is the plural of pictogram in Irish?
The plural of picteagram is picteagraim; with the article, na picteagraim means “the pictograms”. The genitive plural is picteagram, as in brí na bpicteagram (the meaning of the pictograms).
Why does picteagram change to phicteagram or bpicteagram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) picteagram becomes mo phicteagram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpicteagram (eclipsis).
Is 'picteagram' the same as 'pictiúr'?
No. 'Pictiúr' is any picture, while 'picteagram' is a symbolic picture or a chart using pictures, often used in maths class to show data.
