Construction in Irish (Foirgníocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for construction?

The Irish for construction is foirgníocht (pronounced “FIR-ig-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “construction” in Irish

Irish:: foirgníocht
English:: construction
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FIR-ig-nee-ukht” /ˈfʲɪɾʲəɟnʲiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: foirgníochta, na foirgníochta (e.g. tionscal na foirgníochta, the construction industry)

What does “foirgníocht” mean?

construction: The work or process of building houses and other structures.Also: building, building work, structure.

“Foirgníocht” with the article

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

an fhoirgníocht

the construction

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Foirgníocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using foirgníocht, the Irish word for construction.

Tá foirgníocht ar siúl ar an tsráid seo.

There is construction going on on this street.

Cuireadh tús leis an bhfoirgníocht anuraidh.

Construction began last year.

Oibríonn mo dheartháir i dtionscal na foirgníochta.

My brother works in the construction industry.

Bhí an fhoirgníocht níos daoire ná mar a ceapadh.

The construction was more expensive than expected.

Tá staidéar á dhéanamh aici ar an bhfoirgníocht.

She is studying construction.

Stopadh an fhoirgníocht mar gheall ar an aimsir.

Construction was halted because of the weather.

Is ábhar maith foirgníochta í an chloch.

Stone is a good building material.

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Construction in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for construction?

The Irish for construction is foirgníocht (pronounced “FIR-ig-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce foirgníocht in Irish?

Foirgníocht is said like “FIR-ig-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɪɾʲəɟnʲiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does foirgníocht have a plural?

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

Why does foirgníocht change to fhoirgníocht or bhfoirgníocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foirgníocht becomes m'fhoirgníocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoirgníocht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between foirgníocht and foirgneamh?

Foirgníocht is the activity of construction, while foirgneamh is a building, the finished structure. In everyday speech tógáil is also often used for building work.

Construction in Irish (Foirgníocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage