Craftsmanship in Irish (Saoirseacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for craftsmanship?

The Irish for craftsmanship is saoirseacht (pronounced “SEER-shukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean masonry.

Q: Does saoirseacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Saoirseacht can mean craftsmanship or masonry, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “craftsmanship” in Irish

Irish:: saoirseacht
English:: craftsmanship, masonry
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SEER-shukht” /ˈsˠiːɾʲʃəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: saoirseachta, na saoirseachta (e.g. obair saoirseachta, craftsman's work)

What does “saoirseacht” mean?

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

craftsmanship: Skilled work done by a craftsman, especially in building with wood or stone.Also: craft, artisanship, handiwork.

1 other meaning: masonry

2masonry: The work or trade of a mason, building with stone or other building materials.Also: stonework, stonemasonry, building work.

“Saoirseacht” with the article

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

an tsaoirseacht

the craftsmanship

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Saoirseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using saoirseacht, the Irish word for craftsmanship.

Is iontach an tsaoirseacht atá ar an mballa seo.

The masonry on this wall is wonderful.

D'fhoghlaim m'athair saoirseacht óna sheanathair.

My father learned masonry from his grandfather.

Tá saoirseacht adhmaid á múineadh sa scoil.

Woodwork is being taught in the school.

Bhí sé ag obair i saoirseacht ar feadh na mblianta.

He worked in masonry for years.

Is ceird shean í an tsaoirseacht thirim.

Dry stone walling is an old craft.

Chonaiceamar sampla breá saoirseachta sa séipéal.

We saw a fine example of craftsmanship in the church.

Tá a lán scile ag baint le saoirseacht bháid.

Boat-building takes a lot of skill.

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Craftsmanship in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for craftsmanship?

The Irish for craftsmanship is saoirseacht (pronounced “SEER-shukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean masonry.

How do you pronounce saoirseacht in Irish?

Saoirseacht is said like “SEER-shukht” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾʲʃəxt̪ˠ/).

Does saoirseacht have a plural?

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

Does saoirseacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Saoirseacht can mean craftsmanship or masonry, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does saoirseacht change to shaoirseacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaoirseacht. After ár (our) it stays ár saoirseacht, because s does not take eclipsis.

Is saoirseacht related to saoirse, freedom?

No. Saoirseacht comes from saor meaning a craftsman or mason, while saoirse comes from saor meaning free.

Craftsmanship in Irish (Saoirseacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage