HeyRuaHow to say “varnishing” in Irish
- Irish:
- vearnaiseáil
- English:
- varnishing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “VAR-nish-awl” /ˈvʲaːɾˠn̪ˠəʃaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- vearnaiseála, na vearnaiseála (e.g. le linn na vearnaiseála, during the varnishing)
What does “vearnaiseáil” mean?
- varnishing
- The act of coating something with varnish; it is the verbal noun of the verb vearnaiseáil (to varnish).Also: varnish, coating with varnish, lacquering.
“Vearnaiseáil” with the article
Here is vearnaiseáil after the article (an t-alt).
an vearnaiseáil
the varnishing
No change after an
“Vearnaiseáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vearnaiseáil, the Irish word for varnishing.
Tá vearnaiseáil le déanamh ar an doras fós.
The door still needs varnishing.
Thóg an vearnaiseáil an lá ar fad.
The varnishing took the whole day.
Bhí boladh na vearnaiseála ar fud an tí.
The smell of the varnishing was all through the house.
Táim ag vearnaiseáil an bhoird inniu.
I'm varnishing the table today.
Is maith liom vearnaiseáil a dhéanamh ar adhmad.
I like varnishing wood.
Chríochnaigh sé an vearnaiseáil ar an mbád.
He finished varnishing the boat.
Ná suigh ar an gcathaoir go dtí go mbeidh an vearnaiseáil tirim.
Don't sit on the chair until the varnishing is dry.
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Varnishing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for varnishing?
The Irish for varnishing is vearnaiseáil (pronounced “VAR-nish-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce vearnaiseáil in Irish?
Vearnaiseáil is said like “VAR-nish-awl” (IPA /ˈvʲaːɾˠn̪ˠəʃaːlʲ/).
Does vearnaiseáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for vearnaiseáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between vearnaiseáil and vearnais?
Vearnais is the substance, varnish, while vearnaiseáil is the act of applying it, varnishing.
