HeyRuaHow to say “manufacturing” in Irish
- Irish:
- déantúsaíocht
- English:
- manufacturing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAYN-too-see-ukht” /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- déantúsaíochta, na déantúsaíochta (e.g. earnáil na déantúsaíochta, the manufacturing sector)
What does “déantúsaíocht” mean?
- manufacturing
- The industry or process of making goods, especially in factories.Also: manufacture, production, industry.
Other Irish words for manufacturing: tionscal (industry), tionsclaíoch (industrial)
“Déantúsaíocht” with the article
Here is déantúsaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Déantúsaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déantúsaíocht, the Irish word for manufacturing.
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Manufacturing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manufacturing?
The Irish for manufacturing is déantúsaíocht (pronounced “DAYN-too-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce déantúsaíocht in Irish?
Déantúsaíocht is said like “DAYN-too-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does déantúsaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for déantúsaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does déantúsaíocht change to dhéantúsaíocht or ndéantúsaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déantúsaíocht becomes mo dhéantúsaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéantúsaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between déantúsaíocht and déantús?
Déantúsaíocht usually means manufacturing as an industry, while déantús means make or workmanship, as in 'déantús na hÉireann' (made in Ireland).
