HeyRuaHow to say “hairdressing” in Irish
- Irish:
- gruagaireacht
- English:
- hairdressing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GROO-uh-gur-ukht” /ˈɡɾˠuəɡəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gruagaireachta, na gruagaireachta (e.g. cúrsa gruagaireachta, hairdressing course)
What does “gruagaireacht” mean?
- hairdressing
- The work or trade of cutting, styling and caring for people's hair.Also: hairstyling, hairdresser's trade, barbering.
“Gruagaireacht” with the article
Here is gruagaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an ghruagaireacht
the hairdressing
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Gruagaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gruagaireacht, the Irish word for hairdressing.
Tá suim mhór aici sa ghruagaireacht.
She is very interested in hairdressing.
Rinne mé cúrsa gruagaireachta sa choláiste.
I did a hairdressing course in college.
Is ceird mhaith í an ghruagaireacht.
Hairdressing is a good trade.
Tá post aige i siopa gruagaireachta.
He has a job in a hairdresser's.
Thosaigh sí ag obair i ngruagaireacht anuraidh.
She started working in hairdressing last year.
Is aoibhinn liom gruagaireacht agus smideadh.
I love hairdressing and make-up.
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Hairdressing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hairdressing?
The Irish for hairdressing is gruagaireacht (pronounced “GROO-uh-gur-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gruagaireacht in Irish?
Gruagaireacht is said like “GROO-uh-gur-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠuəɡəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does gruagaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for gruagaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gruagaireacht change to ghruagaireacht or ngruagaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gruagaireacht becomes mo ghruagaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngruagaireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gruagaireacht and gruagaire?
Gruagaireacht is the trade or activity of hairdressing, while gruagaire is the person, a hairdresser.
