HeyRuaHow to say “agriculture” in Irish
- Irish:
- talmhaíocht
- English:
- agriculture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAL-uh-vee-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠalˠuːiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- talmhaíochta, na talmhaíochta (e.g. an Roinn Talmhaíochta, the Department of Agriculture)
What does “talmhaíocht” mean?
- agriculture
- The work and science of farming land, growing crops and raising animals.Also: farming, husbandry, agricultural work.
Other Irish words for agriculture: feirmeoireacht (farming)
“Talmhaíocht” with the article
Here is talmhaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Talmhaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using talmhaíocht, the Irish word for agriculture.
Other nouns in Irish
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Agriculture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for agriculture?
The Irish for agriculture is talmhaíocht (pronounced “TAL-uh-vee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce talmhaíocht in Irish?
Talmhaíocht is said like “TAL-uh-vee-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠalˠuːiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does talmhaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for talmhaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does talmhaíocht change to thalmhaíocht or dtalmhaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) talmhaíocht becomes mo thalmhaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtalmhaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between talmhaíocht and feirmeoireacht?
Talmhaíocht is agriculture as a sector or science, as in an Roinn Talmhaíochta, while feirmeoireacht is the everyday work of farming.
