HeyRuaHow to say “rotation” in Irish
- Irish:
- uainíocht
- English:
- rotation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uh-nee-ukht” /ˈuənʲiːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uainíochta, na huainíochta (e.g. córas uainíochta, rotation system)
What does “uainíocht” mean?
- rotation
- The practice of people taking turns in a fixed order, one after another.Also: taking turns, turn, alternation, rota.
“Uainíocht” with the article
Here is uainíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an uainíocht
the rotation
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Uainíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uainíocht, the Irish word for rotation.
Déanaimid an obair de réir uainíochta.
We do the work in rotation.
Bíonn uainíocht ann don chócaireacht sa teach seo.
There's a rota for the cooking in this house.
Tá córas uainíochta ag na hoibrithe.
The workers have a rotation system.
Thosaigh an uainíocht nua inné.
The new rotation started yesterday.
Bíonn an chathaoirleacht ar uainíocht gach bliain.
The chairmanship rotates every year.
Ní maith liom an uainíocht oíche.
I don't like the night rotation.
Socraíodh uainíocht idir na páistí don níochán.
A rota was arranged among the children for the washing up.
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Rotation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rotation?
The Irish for rotation is uainíocht (pronounced “OO-uh-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce uainíocht in Irish?
Uainíocht is said like “OO-uh-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈuənʲiːəxt̪/).
Does uainíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for uainíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uainíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uainíocht (the rotation), a huainíocht (her rotation), a n-uainíocht (their rotation).
What is the difference between 'uainíocht' and 'sealaíocht'?
Both mean taking turns; 'uainíocht' is common in formal or administrative use for a rota or rotation, while 'sealaíocht' is very common in speech, as in 'ag sealaíocht'.
