HeyRuaHow to say “shipbuilding” in Irish
- Irish:
- longthógáil
- English:
- shipbuilding
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUNG-hoh-gawl” /ˈl̪ˠʊŋˌhoːɡɑːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- longthógála, na longthógála (e.g. tionscal na longthógála, the shipbuilding industry)
What does “longthógáil” mean?
- shipbuilding
- The work or industry of building ships.Also: ship construction, shipbuilding industry.
“Longthógáil” with the article
Here is longthógáil after the article (an t-alt).
an longthógáil
the shipbuilding
No change after an
“Longthógáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using longthógáil, the Irish word for shipbuilding.
Bhí longthógáil tábhachtach i mBéal Feirste tráth.
Shipbuilding was once important in Belfast.
Tá an longthógáil ag dul i léig sa tír.
Shipbuilding is declining in the country.
D'oibrigh m'athair i longthógáil ar feadh blianta.
My father worked in shipbuilding for years.
Dúnadh clós longthógála an bhaile anuraidh.
The town's shipyard was closed last year.
Is ceird dheacair í an longthógáil.
Shipbuilding is a difficult trade.
Tá suim mhór aici i stair na longthógála.
She has a great interest in the history of shipbuilding.
Fuair na céadta fostaíocht sa longthógáil.
Hundreds found employment in shipbuilding.
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Shipbuilding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shipbuilding?
The Irish for shipbuilding is longthógáil (pronounced “LUNG-hoh-gawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce longthógáil in Irish?
Longthógáil is said like “LUNG-hoh-gawl” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊŋˌhoːɡɑːlʲ/).
Does longthógáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for longthógáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'shipyard' in Irish?
Use 'clós longthógála' or 'longchlós'; 'longthógáil' itself means the activity of shipbuilding.
