HeyRuaHow to say “subtitle” in Irish
- Irish:
- fotheideal
- English:
- subtitle, subheading, caption
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-hed-ul” /ˈfˠɔhɛdʲəlˠ/
- Plural:
- fotheidil (subtitles)
- Genitive singular:
- fotheidil, an fhotheidil (e.g. téacs an fhotheidil, the text of the subtitle)
- Genitive plural:
- fotheideal, na bhfotheideal (e.g. aistriúchán na bhfotheideal, the translation of the subtitles)
What does “fotheideal” mean?
“Fotheideal” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- subtitle
- Translated or transcribed text shown at the bottom of the screen during a film or programme.Also: subtitles, caption.
2 other meanings: subheading or caption
- 2subheading
- A secondary heading or title under a main heading in a text or book.Also: subhead, subtitle.
- 3caption
- A short piece of text placed below a picture to explain it.Also: picture caption.
“Fotheideal” with the article
The plural of subtitle in Irish is fotheidil. Here is fotheideal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fotheideal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fotheideal, the Irish word for subtitle.
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Subtitle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subtitle?
The Irish for subtitle is fotheideal (pronounced “FOH-hed-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fotheidil. Depending on context it can also mean subheading or caption.
How do you pronounce fotheideal in Irish?
Fotheideal is said like “FOH-hed-ul” (IPA /ˈfˠɔhɛdʲəlˠ/).
What is the plural of subtitle in Irish?
The plural of fotheideal is fotheidil; with the article, na fotheidil means “the subtitles”. The genitive plural is fotheideal, as in aistriúchán na bhfotheideal (the translation of the subtitles).
Does fotheideal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fotheideal can mean subtitle, subheading or caption, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fotheideal change to fhotheideal or bhfotheideal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fotheideal becomes m'fhotheideal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfotheideal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fotheideal' and 'teideal'?
'Teideal' is a title or heading, while 'fotheideal' (with the prefix fo-, under) is a subtitle, subheading or caption. Subtitles on a film are 'fotheidil'.
How do I say 'subtitled' in Irish?
Use 'le fotheidil' (with subtitles) or the adjective 'fotheidealaithe', as in 'scannán fotheidealaithe'.
