HeyRuaHow to say “stonework” in Irish
- Irish:
- clochadóireacht
- English:
- stonework
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOKH-uh-dohr-ukht” /ˈkl̪ˠɔxəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- clochadóireachta, na clochadóireachta (e.g. ceird na clochadóireachta, the craft of stonemasonry)
What does “clochadóireacht” mean?
- stonework
- The craft or work of building with stone, as done by a stonemason.Also: masonry, stonemasonry, stone-cutting.
“Clochadóireacht” with the article
Here is clochadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Clochadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clochadóireacht, the Irish word for stonework.
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Stonework in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stonework?
The Irish for stonework is clochadóireacht (pronounced “KLOKH-uh-dohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clochadóireacht in Irish?
Clochadóireacht is said like “KLOKH-uh-dohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠɔxəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does clochadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for clochadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clochadóireacht change to chlochadóireacht or gclochadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clochadóireacht becomes mo chlochadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclochadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clochadóireacht and saoirseacht?
Clochadóireacht refers specifically to working with stone, while saoirseacht cloiche is another common way to say masonry; a stonemason is a clochadóir or saor cloiche.
