HeyRuaHow to say “embroidery” in Irish
- Irish:
- bróidnéireacht
- English:
- embroidery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BROHD-nyay-ruhkht” /ˈbˠɾˠoːdʲnʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bróidnéireachta, na bróidnéireachta (e.g. rang bróidnéireachta, embroidery class)
What does “bróidnéireacht” mean?
- embroidery
- The craft of decorating cloth by sewing patterns or pictures onto it with thread, or the decorative work produced this way.Also: needlework, embroidering, stitching.
“Bróidnéireacht” with the article
Here is bróidnéireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Bróidnéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bróidnéireacht, the Irish word for embroidery.
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Embroidery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for embroidery?
The Irish for embroidery is bróidnéireacht (pronounced “BROHD-nyay-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bróidnéireacht in Irish?
Bróidnéireacht is said like “BROHD-nyay-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠoːdʲnʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does bróidnéireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bróidnéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bróidnéireacht change to bhróidnéireacht or mbróidnéireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bróidnéireacht becomes mo bhróidnéireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbróidnéireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bróidnéireacht and fuáil?
Fuáil is sewing in general, while bróidnéireacht is decorative stitching of patterns onto cloth.
How do I say 'to embroider' in Irish?
Use the verb bróidnigh, as in bhróidnigh sí a hainm air, or say bróidnéireacht a dhéanamh.
