HeyRuaHow to say “forestry” in Irish
- Irish:
- coillteoireacht
- English:
- forestry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KWIL-tyor-ukht” /ˈkɪl̠ʲtʲoːɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- coillteoireachta, na coillteoireachta (e.g. cúrsa coillteoireachta, forestry course)
What does “coillteoireacht” mean?
- forestry
- The science and work of planting, managing and caring for forests.Also: silviculture, forest management, woodcraft.
“Coillteoireacht” with the article
Here is coillteoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Coillteoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coillteoireacht, the Irish word for forestry.
Other nouns in Irish
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Forestry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forestry?
The Irish for forestry is coillteoireacht (pronounced “KWIL-tyor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce coillteoireacht in Irish?
Coillteoireacht is said like “KWIL-tyor-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɪl̠ʲtʲoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does coillteoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for coillteoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coillteoireacht change to choillteoireacht or gcoillteoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coillteoireacht becomes mo choillteoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoillteoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coillteoireacht' and 'foraoiseacht'?
Both mean forestry; 'foraoiseacht' is the term often used in official and technical contexts, while 'coillteoireacht' relates more to woodland work and the 'coillteoir' (forester).
