HeyRuaHow to say “tape deck” in Irish
- Irish:
- téipdheic
- English:
- tape deck
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYP-yek” /ˈtʲeːpʲˌjɛc/
- Plural:
- téipdheiceanna (tape decks)
- Genitive singular:
- téipdheice, na téipdheice (e.g. cnaipí na téipdheice, the buttons of the tape deck)
- Genitive plural:
- téipdheiceanna, na dtéipdheiceanna (e.g. praghas na dtéipdheiceanna, the price of tape decks)
What does “téipdheic” mean?
- tape deck
- A machine for playing and recording sound on magnetic tape, often part of a stereo system.Also: tape player, cassette deck, tape recorder.
“Téipdheic” with the article
The plural of tape deck in Irish is téipdheiceanna. Here is téipdheic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téipdheic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téipdheic, the Irish word for tape deck.
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Tape deck in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tape deck?
The Irish for tape deck is téipdheic (pronounced “TAYP-yek”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is téipdheiceanna.
How do you pronounce téipdheic in Irish?
Téipdheic is said like “TAYP-yek” (IPA /ˈtʲeːpʲˌjɛc/).
What is the plural of tape deck in Irish?
The plural of téipdheic is téipdheiceanna; with the article, na téipdheiceanna means “the tape decks”. The genitive plural is téipdheiceanna, as in praghas na dtéipdheiceanna (the price of tape decks).
Why does téipdheic change to théipdheic or dtéipdheic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téipdheic becomes mo théipdheic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéipdheic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'téipdheic' and 'téip'?
'Téip' is the tape itself, while 'téipdheic' is the machine that plays it; a cassette is usually called 'caiséad'.
