HeyRuaHow to say “hosiery” in Irish
- Irish:
- góiséireacht
- English:
- hosiery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOH-shay-ruhkht” /ɡoːʃeːɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- góiséireachta, na góiséireachta (e.g. monarcha góiséireachta, hosiery factory)
What does “góiséireacht” mean?
- hosiery
- Socks, stockings and similar knitted garments for the feet and legs, or the trade of making and selling them.Also: stockings, socks, hose.
“Góiséireacht” with the article
Here is góiséireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an ghóiséireacht
the hosiery
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Góiséireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using góiséireacht, the Irish word for hosiery.
Díolann an siopa sin góiséireacht den scoth.
That shop sells excellent hosiery.
Tá an ghóiséireacht ar an dara hurlár.
The hosiery is on the second floor.
D'oibrigh sí i monarcha góiséireachta ar feadh blianta.
She worked in a hosiery factory for years.
Cheannaigh mé góiséireacht nua don gheimhreadh.
I bought new hosiery for the winter.
Tá rannóg góiséireachta mhór sa siopa ilranna.
The department store has a big hosiery section.
Bhí tionscal na góiséireachta láidir sa bhaile sin.
The hosiery industry was strong in that town.
Is i ngóiséireacht a dhéanann an comhlacht a chuid airgid.
The company makes its money in hosiery.
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Hosiery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hosiery?
The Irish for hosiery is góiséireacht (pronounced “GOH-shay-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce góiséireacht in Irish?
Góiséireacht is said like “GOH-shay-ruhkht” (IPA /ɡoːʃeːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does góiséireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for góiséireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does góiséireacht change to ghóiséireacht or ngóiséireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) góiséireacht becomes mo ghóiséireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngóiséireacht (eclipsis).
What is the usual word for a single sock or stocking?
Use 'stoca' for a sock or stocking; 'góiséireacht' is the collective term for hosiery as a category of goods.
