HeyRuaHow to say “pottery” in Irish
- Irish:
- criadóireacht
- English:
- pottery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-uh-doh-rakht” /ˈkʲɾʲiəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- criadóireachta, na criadóireachta (e.g. rang criadóireachta, pottery class)
What does “criadóireacht” mean?
- pottery
- The craft or work of making pots and other objects from clay.Also: potting, ceramics, clay-craft.
“Criadóireacht” with the article
Here is criadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Criadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using criadóireacht, the Irish word for pottery.
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Pottery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pottery?
The Irish for pottery is criadóireacht (pronounced “KREE-uh-doh-rakht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce criadóireacht in Irish?
Criadóireacht is said like “KREE-uh-doh-rakht” (IPA /ˈkʲɾʲiəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does criadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for criadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does criadóireacht change to chriadóireacht or gcriadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) criadóireacht becomes mo chriadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcriadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between criadóireacht and ceirmeacht?
Criadóireacht is the craft of making things from clay, pottery; ceirmeacht is the more technical term for ceramics. A potter is a criadóir.
