Catering in Irish (Lónadóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for catering?

The Irish for catering is lónadóireacht (pronounced “LOH-nuh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean provisioning.

Q: Does lónadóireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lónadóireacht can mean catering or provisioning, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “catering” in Irish

Irish:: lónadóireacht
English:: catering, provisioning
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “LOH-nuh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈl̪ˠoːn̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: lónadóireachta, na lónadóireachta (e.g. comhlacht lónadóireachta, catering company)

What does “lónadóireacht” mean?

“Lónadóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

catering: The business or work of providing food and drink for events or groups of people.Also: food service, provisioning.

1 other meaning: provisioning

2provisioning: The supplying of food and provisions, for example to a ship or an expedition.Also: victualling, provisionment.

“Lónadóireacht” with the article

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

an lónadóireacht

the catering

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“Lónadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lónadóireacht, the Irish word for catering.

Tá sí ag obair sa lónadóireacht le deich mbliana.

She has been working in catering for ten years.

Cé atá i bhfeighil na lónadóireachta don bhainis?

Who is in charge of the catering for the wedding?

Rinne mo dheartháir cúrsa lónadóireachta sa choláiste.

My brother did a catering course in college.

Bhí an lónadóireacht ar fheabhas ag an gcomhdháil.

The catering was excellent at the conference.

Is éard is lónadóireacht ann ná bia a sholáthar.

Catering means supplying food.

Tá post lónadóireachta á lorg aige i mBaile Átha Cliath.

He is looking for a catering job in Dublin.

Íocfaimid as an lónadóireacht roimh an ócáid.

We will pay for the catering before the event.

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Catering in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for catering?

The Irish for catering is lónadóireacht (pronounced “LOH-nuh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean provisioning.

How do you pronounce lónadóireacht in Irish?

Lónadóireacht is said like “LOH-nuh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠoːn̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does lónadóireacht have a plural?

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

Does lónadóireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lónadóireacht can mean catering or provisioning, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the word for a caterer?

A caterer is 'lónadóir', and the activity is 'lónadóireacht'. Both come from 'lón', meaning provisions or lunch.

Catering in Irish (Lónadóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage