HeyRuaHow to say “fingering” in Irish
- Irish:
- méaraíocht
- English:
- fingering, fingering, handling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAY-ree-ukht” /ˈmʲeːɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- méaraíochta, na méaraíochta (e.g. cleachtaí méaraíochta, fingering exercises)
What does “méaraíocht” mean?
“Méaraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fingering
- The use and placing of the fingers when playing a musical instrument.Also: finger technique, fingerwork.
1 other meaning: fingering, handling
- 2fingering, handling
- The act of touching or handling something with the fingers.Also: handling, touching.
“Méaraíocht” with the article
Here is méaraíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Méaraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using méaraíocht, the Irish word for fingering.
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Fingering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fingering?
The Irish for fingering is méaraíocht (pronounced “MAY-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fingering, handling.
How do you pronounce méaraíocht in Irish?
Méaraíocht is said like “MAY-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈmʲeːɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does méaraíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for méaraíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does méaraíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Méaraíocht can mean fingering or fingering, handling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does méaraíocht change to mhéaraíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhéaraíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár méaraíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What word is 'méaraíocht' built from?
It comes from 'méar' (finger), so 'méaraíocht' is the work done with the fingers, especially on an instrument.
