HeyRuaHow to say “gardening” in Irish
- Irish:
- garraíodóireacht
- English:
- gardening
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAR-ee-oh-dohr-ukht” /ˈɡaɾˠiːoːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- garraíodóireachta, na garraíodóireachta (e.g. uirlisí garraíodóireachta, gardening tools)
What does “garraíodóireacht” mean?
- gardening
- The work or hobby of growing and looking after plants, flowers and vegetables in a garden.Also: horticulture, garden work, growing plants.
Other Irish words for gardening: gairneoireacht (gardening)
“Garraíodóireacht” with the article
Here is garraíodóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Garraíodóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using garraíodóireacht, the Irish word for gardening.
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Gardening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gardening?
The Irish for gardening is garraíodóireacht (pronounced “GAR-ee-oh-dohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce garraíodóireacht in Irish?
Garraíodóireacht is said like “GAR-ee-oh-dohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡaɾˠiːoːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does garraíodóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for garraíodóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does garraíodóireacht change to gharraíodóireacht or ngarraíodóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) garraíodóireacht becomes mo gharraíodóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngarraíodóireacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am gardening' in Irish?
Use 'ag' with the noun: 'Tá mé ag garraíodóireacht', literally 'I am at gardening'.
Is there a related word for the person who gardens?
Yes, a gardener is 'garraíodóir', from 'garraí' (garden), and 'garraíodóireacht' is the activity.
