Typesetting in Irish (Clóchuradóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for typesetting?

The Irish for typesetting is clóchuradóireacht (pronounced “KLOH-khur-uh-doh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “typesetting” in Irish

Irish:: clóchuradóireacht
English:: typesetting
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KLOH-khur-uh-doh-ir-ukht” /ˈkl̪ˠoːxəɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: clóchuradóireachta, na clóchuradóireachta (e.g. ealaín na clóchuradóireachta, the art of typesetting)

What does “clóchuradóireacht” mean?

typesetting: The work or process of arranging type or text for printing.Also: typography, composing type, compositing.

“Clóchuradóireacht” with the article

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

an chlóchuradóireacht

the typesetting

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Clóchuradóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using clóchuradóireacht, the Irish word for typesetting.

Rinne sí an chlóchuradóireacht don leabhar nua.

She did the typesetting for the new book.

Is ceird í an chlóchuradóireacht.

Typesetting is a trade.

Tá clóchuradóireacht á déanamh ar ríomhaire anois.

Typesetting is done on computer now.

D'fhoghlaim m'athair clóchuradóireacht nuair a bhí sé óg.

My father learned typesetting when he was young.

Bhí botúin sa chlóchuradóireacht.

There were mistakes in the typesetting.

Tá an chlóchuradóireacht beagnach críochnaithe.

The typesetting is almost finished.

Íocadh as obair na clóchuradóireachta ar deireadh.

The typesetting work was finally paid for.

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Typesetting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for typesetting?

The Irish for typesetting is clóchuradóireacht (pronounced “KLOH-khur-uh-doh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce clóchuradóireacht in Irish?

Clóchuradóireacht is said like “KLOH-khur-uh-doh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːxəɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does clóchuradóireacht have a plural?

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

Why does clóchuradóireacht change to chlóchuradóireacht or gclóchuradóireacht?

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

How is 'clóchuradóireacht' different from 'clódóireacht'?

Clóchuradóireacht is setting the type, while clódóireacht is printing in general. A clóchuradóir is a typesetter.

Typesetting in Irish (Clóchuradóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage