HeyRuaHow to say “editing” in Irish
- Irish:
- eagarthóireacht
- English:
- editing, editorship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ar-hoh-ir-akht” /ˈaɡəɾˠhoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- eagarthóireachta, na heagarthóireachta (e.g. obair eagarthóireachta, editing work)
What does “eagarthóireacht” mean?
“Eagarthóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- editing
- The work of preparing a text, film or publication for release by correcting and arranging it.Also: edit, copy-editing, redaction.
1 other meaning: editorship
- 2editorship
- The position or role of being the editor of a newspaper, journal or other publication.Also: editor's role, editing role.
“Eagarthóireacht” with the article
Here is eagarthóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Eagarthóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eagarthóireacht, the Irish word for editing.
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Editing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for editing?
The Irish for editing is eagarthóireacht (pronounced “AG-ar-hoh-ir-akht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean editorship.
How do you pronounce eagarthóireacht in Irish?
Eagarthóireacht is said like “AG-ar-hoh-ir-akht” (IPA /ˈaɡəɾˠhoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does eagarthóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eagarthóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does eagarthóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eagarthóireacht can mean editing or editorship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eagarthóireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eagarthóireacht (the editing), a heagarthóireacht (her editing), a n-eagarthóireacht (their editing).
How is 'eagarthóireacht' related to 'eagarthóir'?
'Eagarthóir' means an editor, and 'eagarthóireacht' is the activity or role of an editor, formed with the suffix -eacht.
How do I say 'to edit' something?
You can use 'cuir in eagar', for example 'chuir sí an leabhar in eagar', or say 'rinne sí eagarthóireacht ar an leabhar'.
