HeyRuaHow to say “engineering” in Irish
- Irish:
- innealtóireacht
- English:
- engineering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-yuhl-toh-ruhkht” /ˈɪnʲəl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- innealtóireachta, na hinnealtóireachta (e.g. dámh na hinnealtóireachta, faculty of engineering)
What does “innealtóireacht” mean?
- engineering
- The science and profession of designing and building machines, structures and systems.Also: engineering profession, engineering science.
“Innealtóireacht” with the article
Here is innealtóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an innealtóireacht
the engineering
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Innealtóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using innealtóireacht, the Irish word for engineering.
Tá sé ag déanamh staidéir ar innealtóireacht san ollscoil.
He is studying engineering at university.
Is maith léi an innealtóireacht thar aon ábhar eile.
She likes engineering more than any other subject.
Tá céim san innealtóireacht ag mo dheartháir.
My brother has a degree in engineering.
Bhí léachtóir innealtóireachta ag caint linn inniu.
An engineering lecturer spoke to us today.
Ba mhaith liom post a fháil san innealtóireacht.
I would like to get a job in engineering.
Is éacht innealtóireachta é an droichead sin.
That bridge is a feat of engineering.
Thosaigh sí cúrsa innealtóireachta sibhialta i mbliana.
She started a civil engineering course this year.
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Engineering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for engineering?
The Irish for engineering is innealtóireacht (pronounced “IN-yuhl-toh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce innealtóireacht in Irish?
Innealtóireacht is said like “IN-yuhl-toh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈɪnʲəl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does innealtóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for innealtóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does innealtóireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an innealtóireacht (the engineering), a hinnealtóireacht (her engineering), a n-innealtóireacht (their engineering).
What is the word for an engineer?
An engineer is 'innealtóir'; 'innealtóireacht' is the field or profession of engineering.
