HeyRuaHow to say “bricklaying” in Irish
- Irish:
- bríceadóireacht
- English:
- bricklaying
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BREEK-uh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈbʲɾʲiːcəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bríceadóireachta, na bríceadóireachta (e.g. cúrsa bríceadóireachta, bricklaying course)
What does “bríceadóireacht” mean?
- bricklaying
- The work or trade of building with bricks.Also: brickwork, building with bricks.
“Bríceadóireacht” with the article
Here is bríceadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Bríceadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bríceadóireacht, the Irish word for bricklaying.
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Bricklaying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bricklaying?
The Irish for bricklaying is bríceadóireacht (pronounced “BREEK-uh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bríceadóireacht in Irish?
Bríceadóireacht is said like “BREEK-uh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲiːcəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does bríceadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bríceadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bríceadóireacht change to bhríceadóireacht or mbríceadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bríceadóireacht becomes mo bhríceadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbríceadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bríceadóireacht and saoirseacht?
Bríceadóireacht is specifically bricklaying, while saoirseacht is masonry or stonework more generally. A bricklayer is a bríceadóir and a mason is a saor.
