HeyRuaHow to say “modelling” in Irish
- Irish:
- mainicíneacht
- English:
- modelling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-ih-keen-ukht” /ˈmanʲɪciːnʲəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- mainicíneachta, na mainicíneachta (e.g. saol na mainicíneachta, the world of modelling)
What does “mainicíneacht” mean?
- modelling
- The work of a fashion model, wearing and showing clothes for designers or photographers.Also: modeling, fashion modelling, work as a model.
“Mainicíneacht” with the article
Here is mainicíneacht after the article (an t-alt).
an mhainicíneacht
the modelling
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Mainicíneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mainicíneacht, the Irish word for modelling.
Tá suim mhór aici sa mhainicíneacht.
She has a great interest in modelling.
Thosaigh sé ag obair i mainicíneacht anuraidh.
He started working in modelling last year.
Is gairm chrua í an mhainicíneacht.
Modelling is a tough career.
Rinne sí cúrsa mainicíneachta i mBaile Átha Cliath.
She did a modelling course in Dublin.
Ní maith liom saol na mainicíneachta.
I don't like the world of modelling.
Thréig sí an mhainicíneacht chun staidéar a dhéanamh.
She gave up modelling to study.
Tuilleann mainicíneacht airgead maith uaireanta.
Modelling earns good money sometimes.
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Modelling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modelling?
The Irish for modelling is mainicíneacht (pronounced “MAN-ih-keen-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce mainicíneacht in Irish?
Mainicíneacht is said like “MAN-ih-keen-ukht” (IPA /ˈmanʲɪciːnʲəxt/).
Does mainicíneacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for mainicíneacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mainicíneacht change to mhainicíneacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhainicíneacht. After ár (our) it stays ár mainicíneacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mainicín and mainicíneacht?
Mainicín is the person, a model or mannequin, while mainicíneacht is the activity or profession of modelling.
