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Draughtsmanship in Irish (Línitheoireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for draughtsmanship is línitheoireacht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “draughtsmanship” in Irish

Irish:
línitheoireacht
English:
draughtsmanship
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“LEEN-ee-hor-ukht”  /ˈl̠ʲiːnʲiˌhoːɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
línitheoireachta, na línitheoireachta (e.g. cúrsa línitheoireachta, a draughtsmanship course)

What does “línitheoireacht” mean?

draughtsmanship
The skill or work of making technical or precise line drawings, such as plans and designs.Also: drafting, draftsmanship, technical drawing.

“Línitheoireacht” with the article

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

an línitheoireacht
the draughtsmanship
No change after an

“Línitheoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using línitheoireacht, the Irish word for draughtsmanship.

Tá suim mhór aici sa línitheoireacht.
She is very interested in draughtsmanship.
Is ealaín í an línitheoireacht.
Draughtsmanship is an art.
Rinne sé cúrsa línitheoireachta sa choláiste.
He did a draughtsmanship course in college.
Tá línitheoireacht mhaith sna pleananna seo.
There is good draughtsmanship in these plans.
Bhí mo dheartháir ag obair i línitheoireacht.
My brother was working in drafting.
Is gá cruinneas sa línitheoireacht.
Precision is needed in draughtsmanship.
Fuair sí post in oifig línitheoireachta.
She got a job in a drafting office.

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Draughtsmanship in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for draughtsmanship?

The Irish for draughtsmanship is línitheoireacht (pronounced “LEEN-ee-hor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce línitheoireacht in Irish?

Línitheoireacht is said like “LEEN-ee-hor-ukht” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲiːnʲiˌhoːɾʲəxt̪/).

Does línitheoireacht have a plural?

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

What is the difference between línitheoireacht and líníocht?

Líníocht is drawing in general, while línitheoireacht is the skilled craft of the draughtsman (línitheoir), especially technical drawing.

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