HeyRuaHow to say “sculpture” in Irish
- Irish:
- dealbhóireacht
- English:
- sculpture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAL-uh-voh-ir-ukht” /ˈdʲalˠəwoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dealbhóireachta, na dealbhóireachta (e.g. cúrsa dealbhóireachta, a sculpture course)
What does “dealbhóireacht” mean?
- sculpture
- The art or craft of making figures and shapes by carving, modelling or casting materials such as stone, wood or metal.Also: sculpting, carving, statuary art.
Other Irish words for sculpture: dealbh (statue)
“Dealbhóireacht” with the article
Here is dealbhóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dealbhóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dealbhóireacht, the Irish word for sculpture.
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Sculpture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sculpture?
The Irish for sculpture is dealbhóireacht (pronounced “DAL-uh-voh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dealbhóireacht in Irish?
Dealbhóireacht is said like “DAL-uh-voh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲalˠəwoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dealbhóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dealbhóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dealbhóireacht change to dhealbhóireacht or ndealbhóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dealbhóireacht becomes mo dhealbhóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndealbhóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dealbhóireacht' and 'dealbh'?
'Dealbhóireacht' is the art of sculpture, while 'dealbh' is an individual statue or sculpture; the artist is a 'dealbhóir'.
