HeyRuaHow to say “radio” in Irish
- Irish:
- raidió
- English:
- radio
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAD-ee-oh” /ˈɾˠadʲiːoː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raidiónna (radios)
- Genitive singular:
- raidió, an raidió (e.g. fuaim an raidió, the sound of the radio)
- Genitive plural:
- raidiónna, na raidiónna (e.g. díol na raidiónna, the sale of radios)
What does “raidió” mean?
- radio
- A device that receives broadcast sound programmes, or the medium of sound broadcasting itself.Also: wireless, radio set, radio broadcasting.
“Raidió” with the article
The plural of radio in Irish is raidiónna. Here is raidió after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an raidió
the radio
No change after an
na raidiónna
the radios
Plural: no change after na
“Raidió” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raidió, the Irish word for radio.
Éistim leis an raidió ar maidin.
I listen to the radio in the morning.
Cas suas an raidió, le do thoil.
Turn up the radio, please.
Chuala mé an nuacht ar an raidió.
I heard the news on the radio.
Tá mo raidió briste arís.
My radio is broken again.
Bhí sí ag caint ar chlár raidió aréir.
She was talking on a radio programme last night.
Díoltar raidiónna saora sa siopa sin.
Cheap radios are sold in that shop.
Tá ceol maith ar Raidió na Gaeltachta inniu.
There is good music on Raidió na Gaeltachta today.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Radio in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radio?
The Irish for radio is raidió (pronounced “RAD-ee-oh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raidiónna.
How do you pronounce raidió in Irish?
Raidió is said like “RAD-ee-oh” (IPA /ˈɾˠadʲiːoː/).
What is the plural of radio in Irish?
The plural of raidió is raidiónna; with the article, na raidiónna means “the radios”. The genitive plural is raidiónna, as in díol na raidiónna (the sale of radios).
How do I say 'on the radio' in Irish?
Use 'ar an raidió', as in 'Chuala mé ar an raidió é' (I heard it on the radio).
How do I say 'listen to the radio'?
Say 'éist leis an raidió', with 'le': 'Bím ag éisteacht leis an raidió'.
