Thatching in Irish (Tuíodóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for thatching?

The Irish for thatching is tuíodóireacht (pronounced “TEE-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “thatching” in Irish

Irish:: tuíodóireacht
English:: thatching
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “TEE-doh-ruhkht” /ˈt̪ˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: tuíodóireachta, na tuíodóireachta (e.g. ceird na tuíodóireachta, the craft of thatching)

What does “tuíodóireacht” mean?

thatching: The craft or work of covering a roof with straw, reeds or rushes.Also: thatch work, roof thatching, thatcher's trade.

Other Irish words for thatching: tuí (thatch)

“Tuíodóireacht” with the article

Here is tuíodóireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an tuíodóireacht

the thatching

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Tuíodóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tuíodóireacht, the Irish word for thatching.

Is ceird álainn í an tuíodóireacht.

Thatching is a beautiful craft.

D'fhoghlaim m'athair tuíodóireacht óna sheanathair.

My father learned thatching from his grandfather.

Tá an tuíodóireacht ag dul i léig sa tír.

Thatching is dying out in the country.

Bhí sé ag obair sa tuíodóireacht ar feadh a shaoil.

He worked in thatching all his life.

Tá cúrsa tuíodóireachta ar siúl sa choláiste.

There is a thatching course on in the college.

Is deacair daoine a fháil a bhfuil tuíodóireacht acu.

It is hard to find people who know thatching.

Tá costas na tuíodóireachta ard anois.

The cost of thatching is high now.

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Thatching in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for thatching?

The Irish for thatching is tuíodóireacht (pronounced “TEE-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce tuíodóireacht in Irish?

Tuíodóireacht is said like “TEE-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does tuíodóireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for tuíodóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does tuíodóireacht change to thuíodóireacht or dtuíodóireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuíodóireacht becomes mo thuíodóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuíodóireacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between tuíodóireacht and tuí?

Tuí is the thatch or straw itself, while tuíodóireacht is the work of thatching; the person who does it is a tuíodóir.

Thatching in Irish (Tuíodóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage