HeyRuaHow to say “turning” in Irish
- Irish:
- tornóireacht
- English:
- turning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TOR-noh-ir-ukht” /ˈt̪ɔɾˠn̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- tornóireachta, na tornóireachta (e.g. ceardlann tornóireachta, turning workshop)
What does “tornóireacht” mean?
- turning
- The craft of shaping wood or metal on a lathe, the work of a turner.Also: woodturning, lathe work, turnery.
Other Irish words for turning: casadh (turning), iompú (turning), tiontú (turning)
“Tornóireacht” with the article
Here is tornóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tornóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tornóireacht, the Irish word for turning.
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Turning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turning?
The Irish for turning is tornóireacht (pronounced “TOR-noh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tornóireacht in Irish?
Tornóireacht is said like “TOR-noh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ɔɾˠn̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does tornóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tornóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tornóireacht change to thornóireacht or dtornóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tornóireacht becomes mo thornóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtornóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the person who does tornóireacht called?
A turner is 'tornóir', and the lathe itself is 'deil'.
