HeyRuaHow to say “generation” in Irish
- Irish:
- gineadóireacht
- English:
- generation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GIN-uh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈɟɪnʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- gineadóireachta, na gineadóireachta (e.g. próiseas na gineadóireachta, the process of generation)
What does “gineadóireacht” mean?
- generation
- The production of something, especially the producing of electricity or power by a generator.Also: power generation, electricity generation, generating.
Other Irish words for generation: glúin (generation)
“Gineadóireacht” with the article
Here is gineadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Gineadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gineadóireacht, the Irish word for generation.
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Generation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for generation?
The Irish for generation is gineadóireacht (pronounced “GIN-uh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gineadóireacht in Irish?
Gineadóireacht is said like “GIN-uh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈɟɪnʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does gineadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for gineadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gineadóireacht change to ghineadóireacht or ngineadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gineadóireacht becomes mo ghineadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngineadóireacht (eclipsis).
How does gineadóireacht differ from giniúint?
Gineadóireacht is used for producing power, as in gineadóireacht leictreachais. Giniúint is the general word for generation, conception or begetting.
