HeyRuaHow to say “shipyard” in Irish
- Irish:
- longcheárta
- English:
- shipyard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUNG-khyaar-tuh” /ˈlʊŋˌçaːɾˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- longcheártaí (shipyards)
- Genitive singular:
- longcheárta, na longcheárta (e.g. oibrithe na longcheárta, the shipyard workers)
- Genitive plural:
- longcheártaí, na longcheártaí (e.g. úinéirí na longcheártaí, the owners of the shipyards)
What does “longcheárta” mean?
- shipyard
- A place where ships are built or repaired.Also: dockyard, shipbuilding yard.
“Longcheárta” with the article
The plural of shipyard in Irish is longcheártaí. Here is longcheárta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an longcheárta
the shipyard
No change after an
na longcheártaí
the shipyards
Plural: no change after na
“Longcheárta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using longcheárta, the Irish word for shipyard.
Bhí longcheárta mhór i mBéal Feirste tráth.
There was once a big shipyard in Belfast.
D'oibrigh m'athair sa longcheárta ar feadh blianta.
My father worked in the shipyard for years.
Dúnadh an longcheárta anuraidh.
The shipyard was closed last year.
Tógadh an Titanic i longcheárta i mBéal Feirste.
The Titanic was built in a shipyard in Belfast.
Tá geata na longcheárta ar oscailt anois.
The shipyard gate is open now.
Is beag longcheártaí atá fágtha in Éirinn.
There are few shipyards left in Ireland.
Fuair sé post nua i longcheárta Chorcaí.
He got a new job in the Cork shipyard.
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Shipyard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shipyard?
The Irish for shipyard is longcheárta (pronounced “LUNG-khyaar-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is longcheártaí.
How do you pronounce longcheárta in Irish?
Longcheárta is said like “LUNG-khyaar-tuh” (IPA /ˈlʊŋˌçaːɾˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of shipyard in Irish?
The plural of longcheárta is longcheártaí; with the article, na longcheártaí means “the shipyards”. The genitive plural is longcheártaí, as in úinéirí na longcheártaí (the owners of the shipyards).
What is the difference between 'longcheárta' and 'duga'?
'Longcheárta' is a shipyard where ships are built, while 'duga' is a dock where ships berth or are repaired.
