HeyRuaHow to say “target language” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprioctheanga
- English:
- target language
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPRIK-hang-uh” /ˈsˠpˠɾʲɪkˌhaŋɡə/
- Plural:
- sprioctheangacha (target languages)
- Genitive singular:
- sprioctheanga, na sprioctheanga (e.g. cainteoirí na sprioctheanga, speakers of the target language)
- Genitive plural:
- sprioctheangacha, na sprioctheangacha (e.g. liosta na sprioctheangacha, the list of target languages)
What does “sprioctheanga” mean?
- target language
- The language into which a text is translated, or the language a learner is trying to acquire.Also: object language, language translated into.
“Sprioctheanga” with the article
The plural of target language in Irish is sprioctheangacha. Here is sprioctheanga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sprioctheanga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sprioctheanga, the Irish word for target language.
Other nouns in Irish
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Target language in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for target language?
The Irish for target language is sprioctheanga (pronounced “SPRIK-hang-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sprioctheangacha.
How do you pronounce sprioctheanga in Irish?
Sprioctheanga is said like “SPRIK-hang-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɾʲɪkˌhaŋɡə/).
What is the plural of target language in Irish?
The plural of sprioctheanga is sprioctheangacha; with the article, na sprioctheangacha means “the target languages”. The genitive plural is sprioctheangacha, as in liosta na sprioctheangacha (the list of target languages).
What is the opposite of 'sprioctheanga'?
The source language is 'bunteanga' (also 'teanga fhoinseach'), the language a text is translated from, while 'sprioctheanga' is the language it is translated into.
