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Scenery in Irish (Radharcra): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘radharcra’ also means: scenery (theatre)

The Irish for scenery is radharcra, a masculine noun.
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How to say “scenery” in Irish

Irish:
radharcra
English:
scenery, scenery (theatre)
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“RYE-ark-ruh”  /ˈɾˠəiɾˠkɾˠə/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
radharcra, an radharcra (e.g. áilleacht an radharcra, the beauty of the scenery)

What does “radharcra” mean?

“Radharcra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

scenery
The general appearance of the countryside or landscape that you can see around you.Also: landscape, view, vista.
1 other meaning: scenery (theatre)
2scenery (theatre)
The painted backdrops and set pieces used on a stage to represent a place.Also: stage scenery, set, backdrop.

Other Irish words for scenery: tírdhreach (landscape)

“Radharcra” with the article

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

an radharcra
the scenery
No change after an

“Radharcra” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using radharcra, the Irish word for scenery.

Tá radharcra álainn i gConamara.
There is beautiful scenery in Connemara.
Thaitin an radharcra go mór leis na turasóirí.
The tourists really loved the scenery.
Stopamar chun féachaint ar an radharcra.
We stopped to look at the scenery.
Ghlac sí grianghraf den radharcra sléibhe.
She took a photo of the mountain scenery.
Bhí áilleacht an radharcra dochreidte.
The beauty of the scenery was unbelievable.
Phéinteáil na daltaí an radharcra don dráma.
The pupils painted the scenery for the play.
Tagann daoine anseo ar son an radharcra.
People come here for the scenery.

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Scenery in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for scenery?

The Irish for scenery is radharcra (pronounced “RYE-ark-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean scenery (theatre).

How do you pronounce radharcra in Irish?

Radharcra is said like “RYE-ark-ruh” (IPA /ˈɾˠəiɾˠkɾˠə/).

Does radharcra have a plural?

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

Does radharcra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Radharcra can mean scenery or scenery (theatre), depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between radharcra and radharc?

Radharc is a single view or sight, or the faculty of sight, while radharcra means scenery as a whole. You might say 'radharc ar an bhfarraige' for a sea view but 'radharcra na tíre' for the country's scenery.

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