Ferrying in Irish (Farantóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for ferrying?

The Irish for ferrying is farantóireacht (pronounced “FAR-an-toh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “ferrying” in Irish

Irish:: farantóireacht
English:: ferrying
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FAR-an-toh-ir-ukht” /ˈfˠaɾˠən̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: farantóireachta, na farantóireachta (e.g. seirbhís farantóireachta, ferry service)

What does “farantóireacht” mean?

ferrying: The work or activity of carrying people or goods across water by ferry.Also: ferry service, ferrying across, ferry crossing.

“Farantóireacht” with the article

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

an fharantóireacht

the ferrying

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Farantóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using farantóireacht, the Irish word for ferrying.

Bhí farantóireacht ar siúl ar an abhainn fadó.

There used to be ferrying on the river long ago.

Rinne m'athair farantóireacht idir an t-oileán agus an mórthír.

My father ferried people between the island and the mainland.

Tá seirbhís farantóireachta ann gach lá sa samhradh.

There is a ferry service every day in summer.

Cuireadh deireadh leis an bhfarantóireacht nuair a tógadh an droichead.

The ferrying ended when the bridge was built.

Is gnó deacair í an fharantóireacht sa gheimhreadh.

Ferrying is a hard business in winter.

Bhí an chuid is mó dá shaol caite i bhfarantóireacht.

He spent most of his life ferrying.

Tá costas na farantóireachta ag ardú.

The cost of the ferry crossing is rising.

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Ferrying in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for ferrying?

The Irish for ferrying is farantóireacht (pronounced “FAR-an-toh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce farantóireacht in Irish?

Farantóireacht is said like “FAR-an-toh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠaɾˠən̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does farantóireacht have a plural?

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

Why does farantóireacht change to fharantóireacht or bhfarantóireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) farantóireacht becomes m'fharantóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfarantóireacht (eclipsis).

What is the Irish for the ferry boat itself?

The boat is usually 'bád farantóireachta' or 'long farantóireachta'; 'farantóireacht' is the activity, and the ferryman is 'farantóir'.

Ferrying in Irish (Farantóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage