HeyRuaHow to say “routine work” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthobair
- English:
- routine work
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hub-ir” /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːhˌɔbˠəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gnáthoibreacha (routine works)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthoibre, na gnáthoibre (e.g. le linn na gnáthoibre, during routine work)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthoibreacha, na ngnáthoibreacha (e.g. líon na ngnáthoibreacha, the number of routine tasks)
What does “gnáthobair” mean?
- routine work
- Ordinary, everyday work that is done regularly as part of a normal day or job.Also: ordinary work, everyday work, routine, usual work.
“Gnáthobair” with the article
The plural of routine work in Irish is gnáthoibreacha. Here is gnáthobair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthobair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthobair, the Irish word for routine work.
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Routine work in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for routine work?
The Irish for routine work is gnáthobair (pronounced “GNAW-hub-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnáthoibreacha.
How do you pronounce gnáthobair in Irish?
Gnáthobair is said like “GNAW-hub-ir” (IPA /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːhˌɔbˠəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of routine work in Irish?
The plural of gnáthobair is gnáthoibreacha; with the article, na gnáthoibreacha means “the routine works”. The genitive plural is gnáthoibreacha, as in líon na ngnáthoibreacha (the number of routine tasks).
Why does gnáthobair change to ghnáthobair or ngnáthobair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthobair becomes mo ghnáthobair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthobair (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthobair' formed?
It combines the prefix 'gnáth-' (ordinary, usual) with 'obair' (work), like 'gnáthlá' (ordinary day).
