HeyRuaHow to say “construction” in Irish
- Irish:
- construáil
- English:
- construction, construing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-stroo-awl” /ˈkɔnˠsˠt̪ˠɾˠuːaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- construálacha (constructions)
- Genitive singular:
- construála, na construála (e.g. brí na construála, the meaning of the construction)
- Genitive plural:
- construálacha, na gconstruálacha (e.g. brí na gconstruálacha, the meaning of the constructions)
What does “construáil” mean?
“Construáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- construction
- In grammar, the way words are arranged together in a phrase or sentence; also a particular interpretation put on words.Also: grammatical construction, interpretation, construing.
1 other meaning: construing
- 2construing
- The verbal noun of the verb construáil, the act of construing or interpreting something.Also: interpreting, construction.
“Construáil” with the article
The plural of construction in Irish is construálacha. Here is construáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Construáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using construáil, the Irish word for construction.
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Construction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for construction?
The Irish for construction is construáil (pronounced “KON-stroo-awl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is construálacha. Depending on context it can also mean construing.
How do you pronounce construáil in Irish?
Construáil is said like “KON-stroo-awl” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠsˠt̪ˠɾˠuːaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of construction in Irish?
The plural of construáil is construálacha; with the article, na construálacha means “the constructions”. The genitive plural is construálacha, as in brí na gconstruálacha (the meaning of the constructions).
Does construáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Construáil can mean construction or construing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does construáil change to chonstruáil or gconstruáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) construáil becomes mo chonstruáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconstruáil (eclipsis).
Is construáil the word for building construction?
No, for building work use tógáil. Construáil is mainly used for grammatical construction or for construing meaning.
