HeyRuaHow to say “casual employment” in Irish
- Irish:
- corrfhostaíocht
- English:
- casual employment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-os-tee-ukht” /ˈkɔɾˌɔsˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- corrfhostaíochta, na corrfhostaíochta (e.g. rátaí corrfhostaíochta, rates of casual employment)
What does “corrfhostaíocht” mean?
- casual employment
- Occasional or irregular work, done now and then rather than as a steady job.Also: casual work, odd jobs, occasional employment, part-time work.
“Corrfhostaíocht” with the article
Here is corrfhostaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Corrfhostaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corrfhostaíocht, the Irish word for casual employment.
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Casual employment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for casual employment?
The Irish for casual employment is corrfhostaíocht (pronounced “KOR-os-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce corrfhostaíocht in Irish?
Corrfhostaíocht is said like “KOR-os-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˌɔsˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does corrfhostaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for corrfhostaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does corrfhostaíocht change to chorrfhostaíocht or gcorrfhostaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corrfhostaíocht becomes mo chorrfhostaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorrfhostaíocht (eclipsis).
How does corrfhostaíocht differ from fostaíocht?
Fostaíocht is employment in general, while corrfhostaíocht, with the prefix corr- meaning occasional, refers to casual or irregular work.
