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onomatopoeia in Irish

onomatopoeia in Irish is fuaimfhoclaíocht, onamataipé — onomatopoeia means a word that imitates the sound it describes, such as buzz, hiss, splash or clang; also the forming of such words.

onomatopoeia in Irish

fuaimfhoclaíocht
noun
(uncountable) The property of a word that sounds like what it represents.
onamataipé
noun
(uncountable) The property of a word that sounds like what it represents.

What does "onomatopoeia" mean?

  1. noun A word that imitates the sound it describes, such as buzz, hiss, splash or clang; also the forming of such words.
    ""Crackle" and "pop" are onomatopoeia."
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onomatopoeia in a sentence

  • "Crackle" and "pop" are onomatopoeia.

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What is "onomatopoeia" in Irish?

"onomatopoeia" in Irish is fuaimfhoclaíocht, onamataipé. onomatopoeia means: A word that imitates the sound it describes, such as buzz, hiss, splash or clang; also the forming of such words.

How do you use "onomatopoeia" in a sentence?

Example: ""Crackle" and "pop" are onomatopoeia." In Irish, "onomatopoeia" is fuaimfhoclaíocht, onamataipé.

Are there other ways to say "onomatopoeia" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "onomatopoeia": fuaimfhoclaíocht, onamataipé.

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