HeyRuaHow to say “plywood” in Irish
- Irish:
- sraithadhmad
- English:
- plywood
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SRAH-eye-mud” /ˈsˠɾˠahˌəimˠədˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sraithadhmaid, an tsraithadhmaid (e.g. píosa an tsraithadhmaid, the piece of plywood)
What does “sraithadhmad” mean?
- plywood
- A board made of thin layers of wood glued together, used in building and carpentry.Also: laminated wood, ply.
“Sraithadhmad” with the article
Here is sraithadhmad after the article (an t-alt).
an sraithadhmad
the plywood
No change after an
“Sraithadhmad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sraithadhmad, the Irish word for plywood.
Cheannaigh mé sraithadhmad sa siopa crua-earraí.
I bought plywood in the hardware shop.
Tá an sraithadhmad seo róthanaí don urlár.
This plywood is too thin for the floor.
Rinne sé bosca as sraithadhmad.
He made a box out of plywood.
Gearr leathán sraithadhmaid don chófra.
Cut a sheet of plywood for the cupboard.
Bhí na fuinneoga clúdaithe le sraithadhmad.
The windows were covered with plywood.
Is saoire sraithadhmad ná adhmad soladach.
Plywood is cheaper than solid wood.
Tá praghas an tsraithadhmaid ag ardú.
The price of plywood is rising.
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Plywood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plywood?
The Irish for plywood is sraithadhmad (pronounced “SRAH-eye-mud”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sraithadhmad in Irish?
Sraithadhmad is said like “SRAH-eye-mud” (IPA /ˈsˠɾˠahˌəimˠədˠ/).
Does sraithadhmad have a plural?
No plural form is given for sraithadhmad in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sraithadhmad change to shraithadhmad?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shraithadhmad. After ár (our) it stays ár sraithadhmad, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sraithadhmad' formed?
It combines 'sraith' (layer) and 'adhmad' (wood), literally 'layered wood'.
