HeyRuaHow to say “plastering” in Irish
- Irish:
- pláistéireacht
- English:
- plastering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAASH-tyay-ruhkht” /ˈpl̪ˠaːʃtʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- pláistéireachta, na pláistéireachta (e.g. obair phláistéireachta, plastering work)
What does “pláistéireacht” mean?
- plastering
- The work or craft of covering walls and ceilings with plaster.Also: plasterwork, plaster work.
“Pláistéireacht” with the article
Here is pláistéireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an phláistéireacht
the plastering
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Pláistéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pláistéireacht, the Irish word for plastering.
Tá pláistéireacht le déanamh sa chistin fós.
There is still plastering to be done in the kitchen.
Bhí an phláistéireacht críochnaithe roimh an Nollaig.
The plastering was finished before Christmas.
D'fhoghlaim mo dheartháir ceird na pláistéireachta.
My brother learned the plastering trade.
Is maith liom an phláistéireacht, cé go bhfuil sí dian.
I like plastering, although it is hard work.
Cé mhéad a chosnóidh an phláistéireacht ar fad?
How much will all the plastering cost?
Tá sé ag obair i bpláistéireacht le fiche bliain.
He has been working in plastering for twenty years.
Ní raibh an phláistéireacht tirim go fóill.
The plastering was not dry yet.
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Plastering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plastering?
The Irish for plastering is pláistéireacht (pronounced “PLAASH-tyay-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce pláistéireacht in Irish?
Pláistéireacht is said like “PLAASH-tyay-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠaːʃtʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does pláistéireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for pláistéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pláistéireacht change to phláistéireacht or bpláistéireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pláistéireacht becomes mo phláistéireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpláistéireacht (eclipsis).
What is the word for the person who does pláistéireacht?
A plasterer is a pláistéir or pláistéaróir; the material plaster itself is plástar.
