HeyRuaHow to say “construction” in Irish
- Irish:
- foirgneoireacht
- English:
- construction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FIR-ig-nyoh-ir-ukht” /ˈfʲɪɾʲəɡʲnʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- foirgneoireachta, na foirgneoireachta (e.g. tionscal na foirgneoireachta, the construction industry)
What does “foirgneoireacht” mean?
- construction
- The work or trade of putting up buildings and other structures.Also: building, building trade, building work, construction work.
“Foirgneoireacht” with the article
Here is foirgneoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Foirgneoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foirgneoireacht, 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 foirgneoireacht (pronounced “FIR-ig-nyoh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce foirgneoireacht in Irish?
Foirgneoireacht is said like “FIR-ig-nyoh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɪɾʲəɡʲnʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does foirgneoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for foirgneoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does foirgneoireacht change to fhoirgneoireacht or bhfoirgneoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foirgneoireacht becomes m'fhoirgneoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoirgneoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'foirgneoireacht' and 'tógáil'?
'Tógáil' is the everyday word for building or construction (and the verbal noun of 'tóg'), while 'foirgneoireacht' is more formal and refers to construction as a trade or industry.
