HeyRuaHow to say “lobster fishing” in Irish
- Irish:
- gliomadóireacht
- English:
- lobster fishing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLUM-uh-doe-ir-ukht” /ˈɡlʲʊməd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- gliomadóireachta, na gliomadóireachta (e.g. séasúr na gliomadóireachta, the lobster fishing season)
What does “gliomadóireacht” mean?
- lobster fishing
- The work or activity of catching lobsters, usually with pots set at sea.Also: lobstering, lobster catching, fishing for lobsters.
“Gliomadóireacht” with the article
Here is gliomadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Gliomadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gliomadóireacht, the Irish word for lobster fishing.
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Lobster fishing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lobster fishing?
The Irish for lobster fishing is gliomadóireacht (pronounced “GLUM-uh-doe-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gliomadóireacht in Irish?
Gliomadóireacht is said like “GLUM-uh-doe-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡlʲʊməd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does gliomadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for gliomadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gliomadóireacht change to ghliomadóireacht or ngliomadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gliomadóireacht becomes mo ghliomadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngliomadóireacht (eclipsis).
How is 'gliomadóireacht' related to 'gliomach'?
It comes from gliomach (lobster) via gliomadóir (lobster fisherman), and ag gliomadóireacht means going lobster fishing.
