HeyRuaHow to say “dressmaking” in Irish
- Irish:
- gúnadóireacht
- English:
- dressmaking
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOO-nuh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈɡuːnəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- gúnadóireachta, na gúnadóireachta (e.g. cúrsa gúnadóireachta, dressmaking course)
What does “gúnadóireacht” mean?
- dressmaking
- The craft or trade of making dresses and other women's clothes.Also: dressmaker's trade, sewing dresses, couture.
“Gúnadóireacht” with the article
Here is gúnadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Gúnadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gúnadóireacht, the Irish word for dressmaking.
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Dressmaking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dressmaking?
The Irish for dressmaking is gúnadóireacht (pronounced “GOO-nuh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gúnadóireacht in Irish?
Gúnadóireacht is said like “GOO-nuh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈɡuːnəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does gúnadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for gúnadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gúnadóireacht change to ghúnadóireacht or ngúnadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gúnadóireacht becomes mo ghúnadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngúnadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gúnadóireacht and táilliúireacht?
Gúnadóireacht is dressmaking, usually of women's clothes, while táilliúireacht is tailoring, traditionally of suits and men's clothes.
What do you call a dressmaker?
A dressmaker is a gúnadóir, and the work itself is gúnadóireacht.
