Telegraphy in Irish (Teileagrafaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for telegraphy?

The Irish for telegraphy is teileagrafaíocht (pronounced “TEL-uh-gra-fee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “telegraphy” in Irish

Irish:: teileagrafaíocht
English:: telegraphy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “TEL-uh-gra-fee-ukht” /ˈtʲɛlʲəɡɾˠəfˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: teileagrafaíochta, na teileagrafaíochta (e.g. stair na teileagrafaíochta, the history of telegraphy)

What does “teileagrafaíocht” mean?

telegraphy: The system or practice of sending messages over a distance by telegraph.Also: telegraph system, wireless telegraphy, telegraphing.

“Teileagrafaíocht” with the article

Here is teileagrafaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an teileagrafaíocht

the telegraphy

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Teileagrafaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using teileagrafaíocht, the Irish word for telegraphy.

Bhí an teileagrafaíocht an-tábhachtach sa naoú haois déag.

Telegraphy was very important in the nineteenth century.

D'fhoghlaim mo sheanathair teileagrafaíocht san arm.

My grandfather learned telegraphy in the army.

Leabhar faoi stair na teileagrafaíochta atá ann.

It is a book about the history of telegraphy.

D'oibrigh sí i dteileagrafaíocht ar feadh blianta.

She worked in telegraphy for years.

Tháinig an teileagrafaíocht gan sreang ina dhiaidh sin.

Wireless telegraphy came after that.

Is cuid de stair na cumarsáide í an teileagrafaíocht.

Telegraphy is part of the history of communication.

Bhí oifig teileagrafaíochta sa bhaile beag.

There was a telegraphy office in the small town.

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Telegraphy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for telegraphy?

The Irish for telegraphy is teileagrafaíocht (pronounced “TEL-uh-gra-fee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce teileagrafaíocht in Irish?

Teileagrafaíocht is said like “TEL-uh-gra-fee-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲɛlʲəɡɾˠəfˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does teileagrafaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for teileagrafaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does teileagrafaíocht change to theileagrafaíocht or dteileagrafaíocht?

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

What is the difference between teileagrafaíocht, teileagraf and teileagram?

Teileagrafaíocht is the system of telegraphy, teileagraf is the telegraph apparatus, and teileagram is a telegram, the message sent.

Telegraphy in Irish (Teileagrafaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage