HeyRuaHow to say “mass production” in Irish
- Irish:
- olltáirgeadh
- English:
- mass production
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- olltáirg, to mass-produce (ag olltáirgeadh, mass-producing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OL-taw-rig-oo” /ˈoːl̪ˠt̪ˠaːɾʲɟə/
- Genitive singular:
- olltáirgthe, an olltáirgthe (e.g. teicnící olltáirgthe, mass production techniques)
What does “olltáirgeadh” mean?
- mass production
- The manufacture of goods in very large quantities, usually by machines in factories.Also: mass manufacture, large-scale production.
“Olltáirgeadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, olltáirgeadh means mass-producing: it is the verbal noun of the verb olltáirg (to mass-produce). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Olltáirgeadh” with the article
Here is olltáirgeadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Olltáirgeadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using olltáirgeadh, the Irish word for mass production.
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Mass production in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mass production?
The Irish for mass production is olltáirgeadh (pronounced “OL-taw-rig-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce olltáirgeadh in Irish?
Olltáirgeadh is said like “OL-taw-rig-oo” (IPA /ˈoːl̪ˠt̪ˠaːɾʲɟə/).
Does olltáirgeadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for olltáirgeadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does olltáirgeadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-olltáirgeadh (the mass production), a holltáirgeadh (her mass production), a n-olltáirgeadh (their mass production).
How is 'olltáirgeadh' formed?
It combines the prefix oll- 'great, mass' with táirgeadh 'production', just as in ollmhargadh 'supermarket'.
