HeyRuaHow to say “theme song” in Irish
- Irish:
- téamamhrán
- English:
- theme song
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAY-muh-voo-rawn” /ˈtʲeːməˌwɾˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- téamamhráin (theme songs)
- Genitive singular:
- téamamhráin, an téamamhráin (e.g. focail an téamamhráin, the words of the theme song)
- Genitive plural:
- téamamhrán, na dtéamamhrán (e.g. cumadóir na dtéamamhrán, the composer of the theme songs)
What does “téamamhrán” mean?
- theme song
- A song closely associated with a film, programme, show or event, often played at its start.Also: theme tune, signature tune, title song.
“Téamamhrán” with the article
The plural of theme song in Irish is téamamhráin. Here is téamamhrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téamamhrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téamamhrán, the Irish word for theme song.
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Theme song in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for theme song?
The Irish for theme song is téamamhrán (pronounced “TAY-muh-voo-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is téamamhráin.
How do you pronounce téamamhrán in Irish?
Téamamhrán is said like “TAY-muh-voo-rawn” (IPA /ˈtʲeːməˌwɾˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of theme song in Irish?
The plural of téamamhrán is téamamhráin; with the article, na téamamhráin means “the theme songs”. The genitive plural is téamamhrán, as in cumadóir na dtéamamhrán (the composer of the theme songs).
Why does téamamhrán change to théamamhrán or dtéamamhrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téamamhrán becomes mo théamamhrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéamamhrán (eclipsis).
How is 'téamamhrán' formed?
It is a compound of 'téama' (theme) and 'amhrán' (song), with the second element lenited, so 'amhrán' becomes 'mhrán'.
