HeyRuaHow to say “tachograph” in Irish
- Irish:
- tacagraf
- English:
- tachograph
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAK-uh-graf” /ˈt̪ˠakəɡɾˠafˠ/
- Plural:
- tacagraif (tachographs)
- Genitive singular:
- tacagraif, an tacagraif (e.g. taifead an tacagraif, the tachograph record)
- Genitive plural:
- tacagraf, na dtacagraf (e.g. suiteáil na dtacagraf, the installation of the tachographs)
What does “tacagraf” mean?
- tachograph
- A device fitted in a lorry or bus that automatically records speed, distance and the driver's driving and rest times.Also: tacho, driving time recorder.
“Tacagraf” with the article
The plural of tachograph in Irish is tacagraif. Here is tacagraf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tacagraf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tacagraf, the Irish word for tachograph.
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Tachograph in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tachograph?
The Irish for tachograph is tacagraf (pronounced “TAK-uh-graf”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tacagraif.
How do you pronounce tacagraf in Irish?
Tacagraf is said like “TAK-uh-graf” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠakəɡɾˠafˠ/).
What is the plural of tachograph in Irish?
The plural of tacagraf is tacagraif; with the article, na tacagraif means “the tachographs”. The genitive plural is tacagraf, as in suiteáil na dtacagraf (the installation of the tachographs).
Why does tacagraf change to thacagraf or dtacagraf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tacagraf becomes mo thacagraf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtacagraf (eclipsis).
Is tacagraf the same as luasmhéadar?
No. A luasmhéadar only shows your current speed, while a tacagraf records speed and driving and rest times over a period.
