HeyRuaHow to say “video game” in Irish
- Irish:
- físchluiche
- English:
- video game
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEESH-khlih-heh” /ˈfʲiːʃˌxlʲɪçə/
- Plural:
- físchluichí (video games)
- Genitive singular:
- físchluiche, an fhíschluiche (e.g. ainm an fhíschluiche, the name of the video game)
- Genitive plural:
- físchluichí, na bhfíschluichí (e.g. tionscal na bhfíschluichí, the video game industry)
What does “físchluiche” mean?
- video game
- An electronic game played on a screen, such as on a console, computer or phone.Also: computer game, console game, electronic game.
“Físchluiche” with the article
The plural of video game in Irish is físchluichí. Here is físchluiche after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Físchluiche” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using físchluiche, the Irish word for video game.
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Video game in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for video game?
The Irish for video game is físchluiche (pronounced “FEESH-khlih-heh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is físchluichí.
How do you pronounce físchluiche in Irish?
Físchluiche is said like “FEESH-khlih-heh” (IPA /ˈfʲiːʃˌxlʲɪçə/).
What is the plural of video game in Irish?
The plural of físchluiche is físchluichí; with the article, na físchluichí means “the video games”. The genitive plural is físchluichí, as in tionscal na bhfíschluichí (the video game industry).
Why does físchluiche change to fhíschluiche or bhfíschluiche?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) físchluiche becomes m'fhíschluiche (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfíschluiche (eclipsis).
Is there another word for video game besides 'físchluiche'?
Yes, 'ríomhchluiche' (computer game) is also used, but 'físchluiche' is the standard term for video game.
