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Remote access in Irish (Cianrochtain): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for remote access is cianrochtain, a feminine noun.
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How to say “remote access” in Irish

Irish:
cianrochtain
English:
remote access
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“KEE-un-rokh-tin”  /ˈciənˌɾˠɔxt̪ˠənʲ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
cianrochtana, na cianrochtana (e.g. bogearraí cianrochtana, remote access software)

What does “cianrochtain” mean?

remote access
The ability to connect to and use a computer, network or system from a distance.Also: remote connection, distance access.

“Cianrochtain” with the article

Here is cianrochtain after the article (an t-alt).

an chianrochtain
the remote access
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cianrochtain” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cianrochtain, the Irish word for remote access.

Tá cianrochtain agam ar ríomhaire na hoifige.
I have remote access to the office computer.
Theip ar an gcianrochtain aréir.
The remote access failed last night.
Suiteáil bogearraí cianrochtana ar do ríomhaire glúine.
Install remote access software on your laptop.
Ní féidir liom obair ón mbaile gan cianrochtain.
I can't work from home without remote access.
Tá pasfhocal nua ag teastáil don chianrochtain.
A new password is needed for the remote access.
Bhí fadhb slándála sa chianrochtain.
There was a security problem in the remote access.
Thug an roinn TF cianrochtain dom inné.
The IT department gave me remote access yesterday.

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Remote access in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for remote access?

The Irish for remote access is cianrochtain (pronounced “KEE-un-rokh-tin”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cianrochtain in Irish?

Cianrochtain is said like “KEE-un-rokh-tin” (IPA /ˈciənˌɾˠɔxt̪ˠənʲ/).

Does cianrochtain have a plural?

No plural form is given for cianrochtain in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cianrochtain change to chianrochtain or gcianrochtain?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cianrochtain becomes mo chianrochtain (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcianrochtain (eclipsis).

How is 'cianrochtain' formed?

It combines the prefix 'cian-' (distant, remote) with 'rochtain' (access), like 'cianrialtán' (remote control).

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