HeyRuaHow to say “podium” in Irish
- Irish:
- póidiam
- English:
- podium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “POH-dee-um” /ˈpoːdʲiəmˠ/
- Plural:
- póidiamaí (podiums)
- Genitive singular:
- póidiam, an phóidiam (e.g. barr an phóidiam, the top of the podium)
- Genitive plural:
- póidiamaí, na bpóidiamaí (e.g. airde na bpóidiamaí, the height of the podiums)
What does “póidiam” mean?
- podium
- A raised platform on which a speaker, conductor or prize winner stands.Also: platform, rostrum, dais.
“Póidiam” with the article
The plural of podium in Irish is póidiamaí. Here is póidiam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Póidiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póidiam, the Irish word for podium.
Other nouns in Irish
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Podium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for podium?
The Irish for podium is póidiam (pronounced “POH-dee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is póidiamaí.
How do you pronounce póidiam in Irish?
Póidiam is said like “POH-dee-um” (IPA /ˈpoːdʲiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of podium in Irish?
The plural of póidiam is póidiamaí; with the article, na póidiamaí means “the podiums”. The genitive plural is póidiamaí, as in airde na bpóidiamaí (the height of the podiums).
Why does póidiam change to phóidiam or bpóidiam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póidiam becomes mo phóidiam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóidiam (eclipsis).
What is the difference between póidiam and ardán?
Ardán is a general word for a raised platform or stage, while póidiam is specifically a small podium for a speaker or winners. Léachtán is used for a lectern.
