Tape recorder in Irish (Téipthaifeadán): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for tape recorder?

The Irish for tape recorder is téipthaifeadán (pronounced “TAYP-haf-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is téipthaifeadáin.

Q: What is the plural of tape recorder in Irish?

The plural of téipthaifeadán is téipthaifeadáin; with the article, na téipthaifeadáin means “the tape recorders”. The genitive plural is téipthaifeadán, as in díoltóir na dtéipthaifeadán (the tape recorder seller).

How to say “tape recorder” in Irish

Irish:: téipthaifeadán
English:: tape recorder
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TAYP-haf-uh-dawn” /ˈtʲeːpˌhafʲədˠaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: téipthaifeadáin (tape recorders)
Genitive singular:: téipthaifeadáin, an téipthaifeadáin (e.g. cnaipe an téipthaifeadáin, the button of the tape recorder)
Genitive plural:: téipthaifeadán, na dtéipthaifeadán (e.g. díoltóir na dtéipthaifeadán, the tape recorder seller)

What does “téipthaifeadán” mean?

tape recorder: A machine that records sound onto magnetic tape and plays it back.Also: tape machine, cassette recorder, tape deck.

“Téipthaifeadán” with the article

The plural of tape recorder in Irish is téipthaifeadáin. Here is téipthaifeadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an téipthaifeadán

the tape recorder

No change after an

na téipthaifeadáin

the tape recorders

Plural: no change after na

“Téipthaifeadán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using téipthaifeadán, the Irish word for tape recorder.

Tá téipthaifeadán nua ag mo dheartháir.

My brother has a new tape recorder.

Cuir an téipthaifeadán ar siúl, le do thoil.

Turn on the tape recorder, please.

Bhí an téip istigh sa téipthaifeadán fós.

The tape was still inside the tape recorder.

Bhris cnaipe an téipthaifeadáin inné.

The tape recorder's button broke yesterday.

Thaifead sé an t-agallamh ar a théipthaifeadán.

He recorded the interview on his tape recorder.

Ní fheictear téipthaifeadáin go minic anois.

You don't often see tape recorders now.

Fuair mé mo sheantéipthaifeadán san áiléar.

I found my old tape recorder in the attic.

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Tape recorder in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tape recorder?

The Irish for tape recorder is téipthaifeadán (pronounced “TAYP-haf-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is téipthaifeadáin.

How do you pronounce téipthaifeadán in Irish?

Téipthaifeadán is said like “TAYP-haf-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈtʲeːpˌhafʲədˠaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of tape recorder in Irish?

The plural of téipthaifeadán is téipthaifeadáin; with the article, na téipthaifeadáin means “the tape recorders”. The genitive plural is téipthaifeadán, as in díoltóir na dtéipthaifeadán (the tape recorder seller).

Why does téipthaifeadán change to théipthaifeadán or dtéipthaifeadán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téipthaifeadán becomes mo théipthaifeadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéipthaifeadán (eclipsis).

How is 'téipthaifeadán' different from 'taifeadán'?

'Taifeadán' is any recorder or recording device, while 'téipthaifeadán' is specifically one that uses tape.

Tape recorder in Irish (Téipthaifeadán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage