HeyRuaHow to say “carving” in Irish
- Irish:
- snoíodóireacht
- English:
- carving
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SNEE-doh-ruhkht” /ˈsˠn̪ˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- snoíodóireachta, na snoíodóireachta (e.g. ceardlann snoíodóireachta, carving workshop)
What does “snoíodóireacht” mean?
- carving
- The craft or work of carving or sculpting wood, stone or other material.Also: sculpture, sculpting, woodcarving, engraving.
“Snoíodóireacht” with the article
Here is snoíodóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Snoíodóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using snoíodóireacht, the Irish word for carving.
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Carving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carving?
The Irish for carving is snoíodóireacht (pronounced “SNEE-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce snoíodóireacht in Irish?
Snoíodóireacht is said like “SNEE-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈsˠn̪ˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does snoíodóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for snoíodóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does snoíodóireacht change to shnoíodóireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shnoíodóireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár snoíodóireacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between snoíodóireacht and dealbhóireacht?
Snoíodóireacht is carving, cutting shapes from material such as wood or stone, while dealbhóireacht is sculpture in general, including modelling and casting.
