HeyRuaHow to say “shift work” in Irish
- Irish:
- uainobair
- English:
- shift work, work done in turns
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-in-ob-ir” /ˈuənʲˌobˠəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- uainoibreacha (shift works)
- Genitive singular:
- uainoibre, na huainoibre (e.g. liúntas uainoibre, shift work allowance)
- Genitive plural:
- uainoibreacha, na n-uainoibreacha (e.g. rothlú na n-uainoibreacha, the rotation of shift work)
What does “uainobair” mean?
“Uainobair” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shift work
- Work done in turns or shifts, where different people or groups take turns working at different times.Also: shift, work in turns, rota work.
1 other meaning: work done in turns
- 2work done in turns
- A task shared out so that people take it in turns to do it.Also: turn, work by turns, relay work.
“Uainobair” with the article
The plural of shift work in Irish is uainoibreacha. Here is uainobair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uainobair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uainobair, the Irish word for shift work.
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Shift work in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shift work?
The Irish for shift work is uainobair (pronounced “OO-in-ob-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uainoibreacha. Depending on context it can also mean work done in turns.
How do you pronounce uainobair in Irish?
Uainobair is said like “OO-in-ob-ir” (IPA /ˈuənʲˌobˠəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of shift work in Irish?
The plural of uainobair is uainoibreacha; with the article, na huainoibreacha means “the shift works”. The genitive plural is uainoibreacha, as in rothlú na n-uainoibreacha (the rotation of shift work).
Does uainobair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uainobair can mean shift work or work done in turns, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uainobair sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uainobair (the shift work), a huainobair (her shift work), a n-uainobair (their shift work), na huainoibreacha (the shift works).
How is uainobair different from sealobair?
Both refer to working in turns; uainobair is the usual term for shift work, while sealobair can also mean a spell of work or work done in relays.
