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Lithography in Irish (Liteagrafaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for lithography is liteagrafaíocht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “lithography” in Irish

Irish:
liteagrafaíocht
English:
lithography
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“lit-yuh-GRAF-ee-ukht”  /ˌlʲɪtʲəˈɡɾˠafˠiːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
liteagrafaíochta, na liteagrafaíochta (e.g. stair na liteagrafaíochta, the history of lithography)

What does “liteagrafaíocht” mean?

lithography
A printing method in which an image is drawn on stone or a metal plate and printed using the fact that grease and water do not mix.Also: lithographic printing, litho printing.

“Liteagrafaíocht” with the article

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

an liteagrafaíocht
the lithography
No change after an

“Liteagrafaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using liteagrafaíocht, the Irish word for lithography.

Is modh priontála í an liteagrafaíocht.
Lithography is a printing method.
Rinne sí staidéar ar liteagrafaíocht sa choláiste ealaíne.
She studied lithography at art college.
Ceapadh an liteagrafaíocht sa Ghearmáin.
Lithography was invented in Germany.
Úsáidtear cloch speisialta sa liteagrafaíocht.
A special stone is used in lithography.
Tá suim mhór aige i liteagrafaíocht.
He is very interested in lithography.
Seo cló a rinneadh le liteagrafaíocht.
This is a print made by lithography.
Tá ceardlann liteagrafaíochta sa stiúideo.
There is a lithography workshop in the studio.

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Lithography in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for lithography?

The Irish for lithography is liteagrafaíocht (pronounced “lit-yuh-GRAF-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce liteagrafaíocht in Irish?

Liteagrafaíocht is said like “lit-yuh-GRAF-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˌlʲɪtʲəˈɡɾˠafˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does liteagrafaíocht have a plural?

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

What is the word for a lithograph, the print itself?

A single print is usually called 'liteagraf'; 'liteagrafaíocht' is the process or craft of lithography.

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