Mining in Irish (Mianadóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for mining?

The Irish for mining is mianadóireacht (pronounced “MEE-uh-nuh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean burrowing.

Q: Does mianadóireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mianadóireacht can mean mining or burrowing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mining” in Irish

Irish:: mianadóireacht
English:: mining, burrowing
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MEE-uh-nuh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈmʲiən̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: mianadóireachta, na mianadóireachta (e.g. tionscal na mianadóireachta, the mining industry)

What does “mianadóireacht” mean?

“Mianadóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mining: The work or industry of digging minerals such as coal or metal out of the ground.Also: mineral extraction, coal mining.

1 other meaning: burrowing

2burrowing: Digging deep or tunnelling into something, literally or figuratively.Also: excavating, digging deep, delving.

“Mianadóireacht” with the article

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

an mhianadóireacht

the mining

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Mianadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mianadóireacht, the Irish word for mining.

Bhí mianadóireacht thábhachtach sa cheantar sin fadó.

Mining was important in that area long ago.

Is obair chontúirteach í an mhianadóireacht.

Mining is dangerous work.

D'oibrigh m'athair i dtionscal na mianadóireachta.

My father worked in the mining industry.

Tá cuid mhór daoine ag cur in aghaidh na mianadóireachta anseo.

A lot of people are opposing the mining here.

Chuaigh sé go dtí an Astráil chun obair sa mhianadóireacht.

He went to Australia to work in mining.

Dhún an mhianadóireacht guail sa bhaile blianta ó shin.

Coal mining in the town closed years ago.

Déanann an mhianadóireacht damáiste don timpeallacht.

Mining damages the environment.

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Mining in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mining?

The Irish for mining is mianadóireacht (pronounced “MEE-uh-nuh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean burrowing.

How do you pronounce mianadóireacht in Irish?

Mianadóireacht is said like “MEE-uh-nuh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈmʲiən̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does mianadóireacht have a plural?

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

Does mianadóireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mianadóireacht can mean mining or burrowing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mianadóireacht change to mhianadóireacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhianadóireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár mianadóireacht, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between mianadóireacht and mianach?

Mianach is a mine or ore, the place or material, while mianadóireacht is the activity or industry of mining. A miner is mianadóir.

Mining in Irish (Mianadóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage