HeyRuaHow to say “videodisc” in Irish
- Irish:
- físdiosca
- English:
- videodisc
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEESH-dyis-kuh” /ˈfʲiːʃˌdʲiskə/
- Plural:
- físdioscaí (videodiscs)
- Genitive singular:
- físdiosca, an fhísdiosca (e.g. clúdach an fhísdiosca, the cover of the videodisc)
- Genitive plural:
- físdioscaí, na bhfísdioscaí (e.g. bailiúchán na bhfísdioscaí, the videodisc collection)
What does “físdiosca” mean?
- videodisc
- A disc on which video recordings are stored, such as a DVD or laser disc.Also: video disc, dvd, laser disc.
“Físdiosca” with the article
The plural of videodisc in Irish is físdioscaí. Here is físdiosca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Físdiosca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using físdiosca, the Irish word for videodisc.
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Videodisc in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for videodisc?
The Irish for videodisc is físdiosca (pronounced “FEESH-dyis-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is físdioscaí.
How do you pronounce físdiosca in Irish?
Físdiosca is said like “FEESH-dyis-kuh” (IPA /ˈfʲiːʃˌdʲiskə/).
What is the plural of videodisc in Irish?
The plural of físdiosca is físdioscaí; with the article, na físdioscaí means “the videodiscs”. The genitive plural is físdioscaí, as in bailiúchán na bhfísdioscaí (the videodisc collection).
Why does físdiosca change to fhísdiosca or bhfísdiosca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) físdiosca becomes m'fhísdiosca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfísdiosca (eclipsis).
How is 'físdiosca' different from 'físeán'?
'Físdiosca' is the physical disc that holds video, while 'físeán' means a video or video recording itself.
