HeyRuaHow to say “videotape” in Irish
- Irish:
- fístéip
- English:
- videotape
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEESH-tyayp” /ˈfʲiːʃˌtʲeːpʲ/
- Plural:
- fístéipeanna (videotapes)
- Genitive singular:
- fístéipe, na fístéipe (e.g. clúdach na fístéipe, the cover of the videotape)
- Genitive plural:
- fístéipeanna, na bhfístéipeanna (e.g. bailiúchán na bhfístéipeanna, the collection of the videotapes)
What does “fístéip” mean?
- videotape
- A magnetic tape on which pictures and sound are recorded, or a cassette containing such a recording.Also: video, video cassette, videocassette, video tape.
“Fístéip” with the article
The plural of videotape in Irish is fístéipeanna. Here is fístéip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fístéip” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fístéip, the Irish word for videotape.
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Videotape in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for videotape?
The Irish for videotape is fístéip (pronounced “FEESH-tyayp”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fístéipeanna.
How do you pronounce fístéip in Irish?
Fístéip is said like “FEESH-tyayp” (IPA /ˈfʲiːʃˌtʲeːpʲ/).
What is the plural of videotape in Irish?
The plural of fístéip is fístéipeanna; with the article, na fístéipeanna means “the videotapes”. The genitive plural is fístéipeanna, as in bailiúchán na bhfístéipeanna (the collection of the videotapes).
Why does fístéip change to fhístéip or bhfístéip?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fístéip becomes m'fhístéip (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfístéip (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fístéip' and 'físeán'?
'Fístéip' is the physical videotape or cassette, while 'físeán' is a video clip or recording in general, such as one online.
