HeyRuaHow to say “recording” in Irish
- Irish:
- taifeadadh
- English:
- recording
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- taifead, to record (ag taifeadadh, recording)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAF-yad-oo” /ˈt̪ˠafʲad̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- taifeadtaí
- Genitive singular:
- taifeadta, an taifeadta (e.g. stiúideo taifeadta, recording studio)
- Genitive plural:
- taifeadtaí, na dtaifeadtaí (e.g. bailiúchán na dtaifeadtaí, the collection of recordings)
What does “taifeadadh” mean?
“Taifeadadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recording
- The act of recording sound, video or information; the verbal noun of the verb taifead.Also: taping, record.
1 other meaning:
- 2recording
- A recorded piece of sound or video, such as a track or a tape.Also: recorded track, tape.
“Taifeadadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, taifeadadh means recording: it is the verbal noun of the verb taifead (to record). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Taifeadadh” with the article
The plural of recording in Irish is taifeadtaí. Here is taifeadadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taifeadadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taifeadadh, the Irish word for recording.
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Recording in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recording?
The Irish for recording is taifeadadh (pronounced “TAF-yad-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taifeadtaí.
How do you pronounce taifeadadh in Irish?
Taifeadadh is said like “TAF-yad-oo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠafʲad̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of recording in Irish?
The plural of taifeadadh is taifeadtaí; with the article, it is na taifeadtaí. The genitive plural is taifeadtaí, as in bailiúchán na dtaifeadtaí (the collection of recordings).
Why does taifeadadh change to thaifeadadh or dtaifeadadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taifeadadh becomes mo thaifeadadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaifeadadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taifead and taifeadadh?
Taifead is the verb 'record' (and also a noun meaning 'a record'), while taifeadadh is the verbal noun, 'recording', as in tá siad ag taifeadadh 'they are recording'.
