HeyRuaHow to say “music-making” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceoltóireacht
- English:
- music-making
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOHL-toh-ruhkht” /ˈcoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ceoltóireachta, na ceoltóireachta (e.g. ranganna ceoltóireachta, music-making classes)
What does “ceoltóireacht” mean?
- music-making
- The activity of playing or performing music, especially as a musician.Also: musicianship, playing music, performing music.
“Ceoltóireacht” with the article
Here is ceoltóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceoltóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceoltóireacht, the Irish word for music-making.
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Music-making in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for music-making?
The Irish for music-making is ceoltóireacht (pronounced “KYOHL-toh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ceoltóireacht in Irish?
Ceoltóireacht is said like “KYOHL-toh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈcoːl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ceoltóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceoltóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceoltóireacht change to cheoltóireacht or gceoltóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceoltóireacht becomes mo cheoltóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceoltóireacht (eclipsis).
How is ceoltóireacht different from ceol?
Ceol is music itself, while ceoltóireacht is the activity of making or performing music, from ceoltóir, a musician.
