HeyRuaHow to say “telegram” in Irish
- Irish:
- teileagram
- English:
- telegram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEL-uh-gram” /ˈtʲɛlʲəɡɾˠamˠ/
- Plural:
- teileagraim (telegrams)
- Genitive singular:
- teileagraim, an teileagraim (e.g. fear an teileagraim, the telegram man)
- Genitive plural:
- teileagram, na dteileagram (e.g. ag seoladh teileagram, sending telegrams)
What does “teileagram” mean?
- telegram
- A short written message sent by telegraph and delivered on paper.Also: telegraph message, wire, cable.
“Teileagram” with the article
The plural of telegram in Irish is teileagraim. Here is teileagram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teileagram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teileagram, the Irish word for telegram.
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Telegram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for telegram?
The Irish for telegram is teileagram (pronounced “TEL-uh-gram”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teileagraim.
How do you pronounce teileagram in Irish?
Teileagram is said like “TEL-uh-gram” (IPA /ˈtʲɛlʲəɡɾˠamˠ/).
What is the plural of telegram in Irish?
The plural of teileagram is teileagraim; with the article, na teileagraim means “the telegrams”. The genitive plural is teileagram, as in ag seoladh teileagram (sending telegrams).
Why does teileagram change to theileagram or dteileagram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teileagram becomes mo theileagram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteileagram (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a telegram?
Yes, 'sreangscéal' (literally 'wire story') is also used for a telegram, while 'teileagraf' means the telegraph system itself.
