Ornamentation in Irish (Ornaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for ornamentation?

The Irish for ornamentation is ornaíocht (pronounced “OR-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ornamentation (music).

Q: Does ornaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ornaíocht can mean ornamentation or ornamentation (music), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “ornamentation” in Irish

Irish:: ornaíocht
English:: ornamentation, ornamentation (music)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “OR-nee-ukht” /ˈɔɾˠn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ornaíochta, na hornaíochta (e.g. stíl na hornaíochta, the style of the ornamentation)

What does “ornaíocht” mean?

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

ornamentation: The decoration of something with ornaments, or the ornaments themselves taken together.Also: decoration, adornment, embellishment.

1 other meaning: ornamentation (music)

2ornamentation (music): Decorative notes added to a melody, such as grace notes and rolls in traditional music.Also: ornamentation, musical ornament, grace note, embellishment.

“Ornaíocht” with the article

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

an ornaíocht

the ornamentation

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Ornaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ornaíocht, the Irish word for ornamentation.

Tá ornaíocht álainn ar an gcros ard sin.

There is beautiful ornamentation on that high cross.

Is maith liom an ornaíocht ina cuid ceoil.

I like the ornamentation in her music.

Bíonn go leor ornaíochta san amhránaíocht ar an sean-nós.

There is a lot of ornamentation in sean-nós singing.

Tá an ornaíocht Cheilteach le feiceáil ar an leabhar.

The Celtic ornamentation can be seen on the book.

Mhúin an múinteoir ornaíocht na feadóige dúinn.

The teacher taught us whistle ornamentation.

Níl mórán ornaíochta ar an bhfoirgneamh nua.

There isn't much ornamentation on the new building.

Bhí sé ag cleachtadh a chuid ornaíochta ar an bhfidil.

He was practising his ornamentation on the fiddle.

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Ornamentation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for ornamentation?

The Irish for ornamentation is ornaíocht (pronounced “OR-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ornamentation (music).

How do you pronounce ornaíocht in Irish?

Ornaíocht is said like “OR-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does ornaíocht have a plural?

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

Does ornaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ornaíocht can mean ornamentation or ornamentation (music), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ornaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ornaíocht (the ornamentation), a hornaíocht (her ornamentation), a n-ornaíocht (their ornamentation).

What is the difference between 'ornaíocht' and 'ornáid'?

'Ornáid' is a single ornament, while 'ornaíocht' is ornamentation in general, as in 'ornaíocht sa cheol' (ornamentation in music).

Ornamentation in Irish (Ornaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage