HeyRuaHow to say “tape recording” in Irish
- Irish:
- téipthaifeadadh
- English:
- tape recording
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYP-hah-fad-oo” /ˈtʲeːpˌhafʲədˠə/
- Plural:
- téipthaifeadtaí
- Genitive singular:
- téipthaifeadta, an téipthaifeadta (e.g. ábhar an téipthaifeadta, the content of the tape recording)
- Genitive plural:
- téipthaifeadtaí, na dtéipthaifeadtaí (e.g. bailiúchán na dtéipthaifeadtaí, the collection of the tape recordings)
What does “téipthaifeadadh” mean?
- tape recording
- A recording of sound or speech made on magnetic tape; also the act of recording on tape.Also: tape-recording, recording on tape, audio tape.
“Téipthaifeadadh” with the article
The plural of tape recording in Irish is téipthaifeadtaí. Here is téipthaifeadadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téipthaifeadadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téipthaifeadadh, the Irish word for tape recording.
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Tape recording in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tape recording?
The Irish for tape recording is téipthaifeadadh (pronounced “TAYP-hah-fad-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is téipthaifeadtaí.
How do you pronounce téipthaifeadadh in Irish?
Téipthaifeadadh is said like “TAYP-hah-fad-oo” (IPA /ˈtʲeːpˌhafʲədˠə/).
What is the plural of tape recording in Irish?
The plural of téipthaifeadadh is téipthaifeadtaí; with the article, it is na téipthaifeadtaí. The genitive plural is téipthaifeadtaí, as in bailiúchán na dtéipthaifeadtaí (the collection of the tape recordings).
Why does téipthaifeadadh change to théipthaifeadadh or dtéipthaifeadadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téipthaifeadadh becomes mo théipthaifeadadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéipthaifeadadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'téipthaifeadadh' and 'taifeadadh'?
'Taifeadadh' is any recording or the act of recording, while 'téipthaifeadadh' specifically means a recording made on tape.
