HeyRuaHow to say “plating” in Irish
- Irish:
- plátáil
- English:
- plating, sheeting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- plátáil, to plate (ag plátáil, plating)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAW-tawl” /ˈplˠaːt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- plátála, na plátála (e.g. tiús na plátála, the thickness of the plating)
What does “plátáil” mean?
“Plátáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plating
- The act of covering something with plates or a thin layer of metal; verbal noun of the verb plátáil.Also: electroplating, coating, metal coating.
1 other meaning: sheeting
- 2sheeting
- A covering of metal plates or sheets, such as armour plating on a ship or vehicle.Also: armour plating, armor, plate covering.
“Plátáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, plátáil means plating: it is the verbal noun of the verb plátáil (to plate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Plátáil” with the article
Here is plátáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Plátáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plátáil, the Irish word for plating.
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Plating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plating?
The Irish for plating is plátáil (pronounced “PLAW-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sheeting.
How do you pronounce plátáil in Irish?
Plátáil is said like “PLAW-tawl” (IPA /ˈplˠaːt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does plátáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for plátáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does plátáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plátáil can mean plating or sheeting, depending on context; the first is the most common. Plátáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to plate.
Why does plátáil change to phlátáil or bplátáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plátáil becomes mo phlátáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplátáil (eclipsis).
How is plátáil related to pláta?
Plátáil comes from pláta, a plate, and refers to covering something with plates or a metal layer, as in plátáil óir, gold plating.
