HeyRuaHow to say “recorder” in Irish
- Irish:
- taifeadán
- English:
- recorder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAF-ad-awn” /ˈt̪ˠafʲədˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- taifeadáin (recorders)
- Genitive singular:
- taifeadáin, an taifeadáin (e.g. cnaipe an taifeadáin, the recorder's button)
- Genitive plural:
- taifeadán, na dtaifeadán (e.g. úsáid na dtaifeadán, the use of the recorders)
What does “taifeadán” mean?
- recorder
- A device or machine used to record sound, pictures or data.Also: recording device, tape recorder, video recorder.
“Taifeadán” with the article
The plural of recorder in Irish is taifeadáin. Here is taifeadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taifeadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taifeadán, the Irish word for recorder.
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Recorder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recorder?
The Irish for recorder is taifeadán (pronounced “TAF-ad-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taifeadáin.
How do you pronounce taifeadán in Irish?
Taifeadán is said like “TAF-ad-awn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠafʲədˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of recorder in Irish?
The plural of taifeadán is taifeadáin; with the article, na taifeadáin means “the recorders”. The genitive plural is taifeadán, as in úsáid na dtaifeadán (the use of the recorders).
Why does taifeadán change to thaifeadán or dtaifeadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taifeadán becomes mo thaifeadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaifeadán (eclipsis).
Is 'taifeadán' the musical recorder (flute)?
No, 'taifeadán' is a recording device; the musical instrument is usually called 'fliúit Shasanach' or 'fliúit'.
