HeyRuaHow to say “artefact” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhdhéantúsán
- English:
- artefact
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-yayn-toos-awn” /ˈl̪ˠaːwˌjeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- lámhdhéantúsáin (artefacts)
- Genitive singular:
- lámhdhéantúsáin, an lámhdhéantúsáin (e.g. aois an lámhdhéantúsáin, the age of the artefact)
- Genitive plural:
- lámhdhéantúsán, na lámhdhéantúsán (e.g. bailiúchán na lámhdhéantúsán, the collection of the artefacts)
What does “lámhdhéantúsán” mean?
- artefact
- An object made by human hands, especially one of historical or archaeological interest.Also: artifact, handmade object, manufactured article.
“Lámhdhéantúsán” with the article
The plural of artefact in Irish is lámhdhéantúsáin. Here is lámhdhéantúsán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lámhdhéantúsán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhdhéantúsán, the Irish word for artefact.
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Artefact in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for artefact?
The Irish for artefact is lámhdhéantúsán (pronounced “LAWV-yayn-toos-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lámhdhéantúsáin.
How do you pronounce lámhdhéantúsán in Irish?
Lámhdhéantúsán is said like “LAWV-yayn-toos-awn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːwˌjeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of artefact in Irish?
The plural of lámhdhéantúsán is lámhdhéantúsáin; with the article, na lámhdhéantúsáin means “the artefacts”. The genitive plural is lámhdhéantúsán, as in bailiúchán na lámhdhéantúsán (the collection of the artefacts).
How is 'lámhdhéantúsán' different from 'déantúsán'?
'Déantúsán' means any manufactured article, while 'lámhdhéantúsán' stresses that it was made by hand, and is the usual term for an archaeological artefact.
