HeyRuaHow to say “tailoring” in Irish
- Irish:
- táilliúireacht
- English:
- tailoring
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAWL-yoor-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠaːlʲuːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- táilliúireachta, na táilliúireachta (e.g. ceird na táilliúireachta, the craft of tailoring)
What does “táilliúireacht” mean?
- tailoring
- The trade or work of a tailor, making and fitting clothes to measure.Also: tailor's trade, dressmaking, sewing clothes.
“Táilliúireacht” with the article
Here is táilliúireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an táilliúireacht
the tailoring
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Táilliúireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táilliúireacht, the Irish word for tailoring.
Bhí a athair ag gabháil don táilliúireacht ar feadh a shaoil.
His father worked at tailoring all his life.
Tá suim mhór agam sa táilliúireacht.
I have a great interest in tailoring.
D'fhoghlaim sí táilliúireacht óna seanmháthair.
She learned tailoring from her grandmother.
Is ceird bhreá í an táilliúireacht.
Tailoring is a fine trade.
Osclaíodh siopa táilliúireachta nua ar an bpríomhshráid.
A new tailoring shop opened on the main street.
Tá cúrsa táilliúireachta ar siúl sa choláiste.
There is a tailoring course running in the college.
Ní féidir maireachtáil ar an táilliúireacht anois.
You can't make a living from tailoring now.
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Tailoring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tailoring?
The Irish for tailoring is táilliúireacht (pronounced “TAWL-yoor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce táilliúireacht in Irish?
Táilliúireacht is said like “TAWL-yoor-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːlʲuːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does táilliúireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for táilliúireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does táilliúireacht change to tháilliúireacht or dtáilliúireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táilliúireacht becomes mo tháilliúireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáilliúireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'táilliúireacht' and 'táilliúir'?
'Táilliúir' is the person, a tailor, while 'táilliúireacht' is the trade or work of tailoring.
