HeyRuaHow to say “framing” in Irish
- Irish:
- frámaíocht
- English:
- framing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAW-mee-ukht” /ˈfˠɾˠaːmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- frámaíochta, na frámaíochta (e.g. adhmad na frámaíochta, the timber of the framing)
What does “frámaíocht” mean?
- framing
- The framework or frame structure of something, such as a building, or the work of putting frames together.Also: framework, frame structure, timber framing.
“Frámaíocht” with the article
Here is frámaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhrámaíocht
the framing
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Frámaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frámaíocht, the Irish word for framing.
Tá an fhrámaíocht déanta as adhmad.
The framing is made of wood.
Chuir siad frámaíocht nua sa díon.
They put new framing in the roof.
Bhí lochtanna ar an bhfrámaíocht.
There were faults in the framing.
Is siúinéir é a dhéanann frámaíocht tithe.
He is a carpenter who does house framing.
Tá cuid den fhrámaíocht lofa.
Part of the framing is rotten.
Cheannaíomar adhmad don fhrámaíocht.
We bought wood for the framing.
Bhí costas na frámaíochta ard.
The cost of the framing was high.
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Framing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for framing?
The Irish for framing is frámaíocht (pronounced “FRAW-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce frámaíocht in Irish?
Frámaíocht is said like “FRAW-mee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠɾˠaːmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does frámaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for frámaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does frámaíocht change to fhrámaíocht or bhfrámaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frámaíocht becomes mo fhrámaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrámaíocht (eclipsis).
How is frámaíocht different from fráma?
Fráma is a single frame, such as a picture frame, while frámaíocht refers to framing or a framework as a whole.
