HeyRuaHow to say “telegraph” in Irish
- Irish:
- teileagraf
- English:
- telegraph
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEL-uh-graf” /ˈtʲɛlʲəɡɾˠafˠ/
- Plural:
- teileagraif (telegraphs)
- Genitive singular:
- teileagraif, an teileagraif (e.g. cuaille teileagraif, telegraph pole)
- Genitive plural:
- teileagraf, na dteileagraf (e.g. cuaillí na dteileagraf, the telegraph poles)
What does “teileagraf” mean?
- telegraph
- A system or apparatus for sending messages over a distance by electric signals along a wire.Also: telegraph system, telegraph machine, wire.
“Teileagraf” with the article
The plural of telegraph in Irish is teileagraif. Here is teileagraf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teileagraf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teileagraf, the Irish word for telegraph.
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Telegraph in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for telegraph?
The Irish for telegraph is teileagraf (pronounced “TEL-uh-graf”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teileagraif.
How do you pronounce teileagraf in Irish?
Teileagraf is said like “TEL-uh-graf” (IPA /ˈtʲɛlʲəɡɾˠafˠ/).
What is the plural of telegraph in Irish?
The plural of teileagraf is teileagraif; with the article, na teileagraif means “the telegraphs”. The genitive plural is teileagraf, as in cuaillí na dteileagraf (the telegraph poles).
Why does teileagraf change to theileagraf or dteileagraf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teileagraf becomes mo theileagraf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteileagraf (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teileagraf and teileagram?
Teileagraf is the system or apparatus, the telegraph, while teileagram is the message sent by it, a telegram.
