HeyRuaHow to say “remote control” in Irish
- Irish:
- cianrialú
- English:
- remote control
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-un-ree-uh-loo” /ˈciənˌɾˠiəlˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cianrialaithe, an chianrialaithe (e.g. córas cianrialaithe, remote control system)
What does “cianrialú” mean?
- remote control
- The control of a machine or device from a distance, usually by radio or infrared signals.Also: remote operation, telecontrol.
Other Irish words for remote control: cianrialtán (remote control)
“Cianrialú” with the article
Here is cianrialú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cianrialú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cianrialú, the Irish word for remote control.
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Remote control in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for remote control?
The Irish for remote control is cianrialú (pronounced “KEE-un-ree-uh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cianrialú in Irish?
Cianrialú is said like “KEE-un-ree-uh-loo” (IPA /ˈciənˌɾˠiəlˠuː/).
Does cianrialú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cianrialú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cianrialú change to chianrialú or gcianrialú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cianrialú becomes mo chianrialú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcianrialú (eclipsis).
Is cianrialú the device or the process?
Cianrialú means remote control as a process, but it is also commonly used for the handset itself, e.g. 'tabhair dom an cianrialú'. For remote-controlled, use the genitive: 'carr cianrialaithe'.
