HeyRuaHow to say “boring” in Irish
- Irish:
- tolladóireacht
- English:
- boring
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUL-uh-dohr-yukht” /ˈt̪ˠɔl̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tolladóireachta, na tolladóireachta (e.g. costas na tolladóireachta, the cost of the boring)
What does “tolladóireacht” mean?
- boring
- The work or act of boring or drilling holes, for example in rock, wood or the ground.Also: drilling, tunnelling, perforating.
Other Irish words for boring: leadránach (boring)
“Tolladóireacht” with the article
Here is tolladóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tolladóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tolladóireacht, the Irish word for boring.
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Boring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boring?
The Irish for boring is tolladóireacht (pronounced “TUL-uh-dohr-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tolladóireacht in Irish?
Tolladóireacht is said like “TUL-uh-dohr-yukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔl̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does tolladóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tolladóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tolladóireacht change to tholladóireacht or dtolladóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tolladóireacht becomes mo tholladóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtolladóireacht (eclipsis).
How is tolladóireacht different from tolladh?
Tolladh is the verbal noun of tollaigh, the act of piercing or boring a hole, while tolladóireacht is the occupation or ongoing work of boring and drilling.
