Printing in Irish (Clódóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for printing?

The Irish for printing is clódóireacht (pronounced “KLOH-dohr-uhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “printing” in Irish

Irish:: clódóireacht
English:: printing
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KLOH-dohr-uhkht” /ˈkl̪ˠoːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: clódóireachta, na clódóireachta (e.g. gnó clódóireachta, printing business)

What does “clódóireacht” mean?

printing: The work, trade or process of printing books, newspapers and other material.Also: typography, print trade, printing business.

Other Irish words for printing: cló (print), priontáil (printing)

“Clódóireacht” with the article

Here is clódóireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an chlódóireacht

the printing

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Clódóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using clódóireacht, the Irish word for printing.

Tá suim mhór aige sa chlódóireacht.

He has a great interest in printing.

Thosaigh an chlódóireacht in Éirinn sa séú haois déag.

Printing began in Ireland in the sixteenth century.

D'oibrigh m'athair i gcomhlacht clódóireachta.

My father worked in a printing company.

Is ceird dheacair í an chlódóireacht.

Printing is a difficult trade.

Bhí costas na clódóireachta ró-ard.

The cost of the printing was too high.

Rinne siad an chlódóireacht go léir i nGaillimh.

They did all the printing in Galway.

Is í an chlódóireacht dhigiteach an rogha is saoire.

Digital printing is the cheapest option.

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Printing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for printing?

The Irish for printing is clódóireacht (pronounced “KLOH-dohr-uhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce clódóireacht in Irish?

Clódóireacht is said like “KLOH-dohr-uhkht” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does clódóireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for clódóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does clódóireacht change to chlódóireacht or gclódóireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clódóireacht becomes mo chlódóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclódóireacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'clódóireacht' and 'priontáil'?

'Clódóireacht' is the traditional word for printing as a trade or craft, while 'priontáil' is often used for printing from a computer printer.

Printing in Irish (Clódóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage