Lexicography in Irish (Foclóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for lexicography?

The Irish for lexicography is foclóireacht (pronounced “FUK-lohr-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “lexicography” in Irish

Irish:: foclóireacht
English:: lexicography
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FUK-lohr-akht” /ˈfˠɔkl̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: foclóireachta, na foclóireachta (e.g. cúrsa foclóireachta, a lexicography course)

What does “foclóireacht” mean?

lexicography: The work or craft of compiling and writing dictionaries.Also: dictionary making, dictionary compiling, dictionary work.

“Foclóireacht” with the article

Here is foclóireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an fhoclóireacht

the lexicography

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Foclóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using foclóireacht, the Irish word for lexicography.

Is ceird dheacair í an fhoclóireacht.

Lexicography is a difficult craft.

Tá suim mhór agam i bhfoclóireacht.

I have a great interest in lexicography.

Chaith sé tríocha bliain ag obair san fhoclóireacht.

He spent thirty years working in lexicography.

Rinne sí staidéar ar an bhfoclóireacht san ollscoil.

She studied lexicography at university.

Tá foireann foclóireachta nua ag an rannóg.

The section has a new lexicography team.

Bhí an fhoclóireacht ina saol ar fad aige.

Lexicography was his whole life.

D'athraigh an ríomhaire obair na foclóireachta go mór.

The computer greatly changed the work of lexicography.

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Lexicography in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for lexicography?

The Irish for lexicography is foclóireacht (pronounced “FUK-lohr-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce foclóireacht in Irish?

Foclóireacht is said like “FUK-lohr-akht” (IPA /ˈfˠɔkl̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does foclóireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for foclóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does foclóireacht change to fhoclóireacht or bhfoclóireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foclóireacht becomes m'fhoclóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoclóireacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between foclóireacht and foclóir?

Foclóir is a dictionary, while foclóireacht is the work of making dictionaries. A person who compiles them is a foclóirí.

Lexicography in Irish (Foclóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage