Cartography in Irish (Cartagrafaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for cartography?

The Irish for cartography is cartagrafaíocht (pronounced “KAR-tuh-graf-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “cartography” in Irish

Irish:: cartagrafaíocht
English:: cartography
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KAR-tuh-graf-ee-ukht” /ˈkaɾˠt̪ˠəˌɡɾˠafˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cartagrafaíochta, na cartagrafaíochta (e.g. stair na cartagrafaíochta, the history of cartography)

What does “cartagrafaíocht” mean?

cartography: The science and craft of drawing and making maps.Also: map-making, mapmaking, map drawing.

“Cartagrafaíocht” with the article

Here is cartagrafaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an chartagrafaíocht

the cartography

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cartagrafaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cartagrafaíocht, the Irish word for cartography.

Is ealaín agus eolaíocht í an chartagrafaíocht.

Cartography is both an art and a science.

Tá suim mhór agam sa chartagrafaíocht.

I'm very interested in cartography.

Rinne sí staidéar ar chartagrafaíocht san ollscoil.

She studied cartography at university.

D'athraigh an ríomhaire cúrsaí cartagrafaíochta go mór.

The computer changed cartography greatly.

Is cuid den tíreolaíocht í an chartagrafaíocht.

Cartography is part of geography.

Léigh mé leabhar faoi stair na cartagrafaíochta.

I read a book about the history of cartography.

Oibríonn sé i gcartagrafaíocht leis an tSuirbhéireacht Ordanáis.

He works in cartography with the Ordnance Survey.

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Cartography in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cartography?

The Irish for cartography is cartagrafaíocht (pronounced “KAR-tuh-graf-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cartagrafaíocht in Irish?

Cartagrafaíocht is said like “KAR-tuh-graf-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠt̪ˠəˌɡɾˠafˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does cartagrafaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for cartagrafaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cartagrafaíocht change to chartagrafaíocht or gcartagrafaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cartagrafaíocht becomes mo chartagrafaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcartagrafaíocht (eclipsis).

What is the Irish for a person who makes maps?

A mapmaker is a 'cartagrafaí', and the map itself is usually 'léarscáil' or 'mapa'.

Cartography in Irish (Cartagrafaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage