HeyRuaHow to say “painting” in Irish
- Irish:
- péintéireacht
- English:
- painting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAYN-chair-ukht” /ˈpʲeːnʲtʲeːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- péintéireachta, na péintéireachta (e.g. rang péintéireachta, painting class)
What does “péintéireacht” mean?
“Péintéireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- painting
- The art or activity of making pictures with paint.Also: art of painting, fine art.
1 other meaning:
- 2painting
- The work of applying paint to walls, buildings or other surfaces, as a trade.Also: house painting, decorating.
Other Irish words for painting: péinteáil (painting)
“Péintéireacht” with the article
Here is péintéireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Péintéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using péintéireacht, the Irish word for painting.
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Painting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for painting?
The Irish for painting is péintéireacht (pronounced “PAYN-chair-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce péintéireacht in Irish?
Péintéireacht is said like “PAYN-chair-ukht” (IPA /ˈpʲeːnʲtʲeːɾʲəxt/).
Does péintéireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for péintéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does péintéireacht change to phéintéireacht or bpéintéireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) péintéireacht becomes mo phéintéireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpéintéireacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a painting' meaning a single picture?
'Péintéireacht' is the art or activity; for one painted picture say 'pictiúr' or 'pictiúr ola'.
How do I say 'I am painting'?
Say 'Táim ag péinteáil', using the verbal noun of the verb 'péinteáil', rather than 'péintéireacht'.
