HeyRuaHow to say “nesting” in Irish
- Irish:
- neadaireacht
- English:
- nesting, settling in
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAD-ur-akht” /ˈnʲadəɾʲəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neadaireachta, na neadaireachta (e.g. séasúr na neadaireachta, the nesting season)
What does “neadaireacht” mean?
“Neadaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nesting
- The act of building or occupying a nest, as birds do.Also: nest-building, nestling, roosting.
1 other meaning: settling in
- 2settling in
- Settling down comfortably somewhere, nestling or lodging in a place.Also: nestling, lodging, snuggling.
“Neadaireacht” with the article
Here is neadaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an neadaireacht
the nesting
No change after an
“Neadaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neadaireacht, the Irish word for nesting.
Bíonn na héin ag neadaireacht san earrach.
The birds are nesting in spring.
Thosaigh an neadaireacht go luath i mbliana.
Nesting started early this year.
Ná gearr na fálta le linn shéasúr na neadaireachta.
Don't cut the hedges during the nesting season.
Tá neadaireacht ar siúl sa simléar arís.
There is nesting going on in the chimney again.
Is maith leis na fáinleoga neadaireacht faoin díon.
Swallows like nesting under the roof.
Bhí na préacháin ag neadaireacht i gcrainn na páirce.
The crows were nesting in the park trees.
Rinne siad staidéar ar neadaireacht na n-éan mara.
They studied the nesting of seabirds.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nesting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nesting?
The Irish for nesting is neadaireacht (pronounced “NAD-ur-akht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean settling in.
How do you pronounce neadaireacht in Irish?
Neadaireacht is said like “NAD-ur-akht” (IPA /ˈnʲadəɾʲəxt/).
Does neadaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for neadaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does neadaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neadaireacht can mean nesting or settling in, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'neadaireacht' related to 'nead'?
It comes from 'nead' (nest) via 'neadaigh' (to nest); 'ag neadaireacht' means nesting.
