HeyRuaHow to say “zooming” in Irish
- Irish:
- zúmáil
- English:
- zooming
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- zúmáil, to zoom (ag zúmáil, zooming)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ZOO-mawl” /ˈzuːmˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- zúmálacha
- Genitive singular:
- zúmála, na zúmála (e.g. cnaipe na zúmála, the zoom button)
- Genitive plural:
- zúmálacha, na zúmálacha (e.g. líon na zúmálacha, a number of zooms)
What does “zúmáil” mean?
- zooming
- The act of zooming a camera lens or screen view in or out; it is the verbal noun of the verb zúmáil.Also: zoom, zoom in, zoom out.
“Zúmáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, zúmáil means zooming: it is the verbal noun of the verb zúmáil (to zoom). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Zúmáil” with the article
The plural of zooming in Irish is zúmálacha. Here is zúmáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Zúmáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using zúmáil, the Irish word for zooming.
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Zooming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for zooming?
The Irish for zooming is zúmáil (pronounced “ZOO-mawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is zúmálacha.
How do you pronounce zúmáil in Irish?
Zúmáil is said like “ZOO-mawl” (IPA /ˈzuːmˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of zooming in Irish?
The plural of zúmáil is zúmálacha; with the article, it is na zúmálacha. The genitive plural is zúmálacha, as in líon na zúmálacha (a number of zooms).
Does zúmáil have more than one meaning?
Zúmáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to zoom.
Is zúmáil also a verb?
Yes, zúmáil is both the verb 'zoom' and its verbal noun, e.g. zúmáil isteach 'zoom in' and zúmáil amach 'zoom out'.
