HeyRuaHow to say “violin playing” in Irish
- Irish:
- veidhleadóireacht
- English:
- violin playing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VYEH-luh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈvʲəilʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- veidhleadóireachta, na veidhleadóireachta (e.g. ceacht veidhleadóireachta, a violin lesson)
What does “veidhleadóireacht” mean?
- violin playing
- The activity or art of playing the violin or fiddle.Also: fiddling, fiddle playing, playing the violin.
“Veidhleadóireacht” with the article
Here is veidhleadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an veidhleadóireacht
the violin playing
No change after an
“Veidhleadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using veidhleadóireacht, the Irish word for violin playing.
Is breá liom veidhleadóireacht thraidisiúnta.
I love traditional fiddle playing.
Thosaigh sí ar an veidhleadóireacht nuair a bhí sí seacht.
She started playing the violin when she was seven.
Bíonn ranganna veidhleadóireachta ar siúl gach Satharn.
Violin classes are held every Saturday.
Tá a cuid veidhleadóireachta ag feabhsú go mór.
Her violin playing is improving a lot.
Bhí veidhleadóireacht den scoth le cloisteáil sa teach tábhairne.
Excellent fiddling could be heard in the pub.
Tá suim mhór aige i veidhleadóireacht Thír Chonaill.
He is very interested in Donegal fiddle playing.
Chaith mé an tráthnóna ag éisteacht le veidhleadóireacht.
I spent the evening listening to fiddle music.
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Violin playing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for violin playing?
The Irish for violin playing is veidhleadóireacht (pronounced “VYEH-luh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce veidhleadóireacht in Irish?
Veidhleadóireacht is said like “VYEH-luh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈvʲəilʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does veidhleadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for veidhleadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between veidhleadóireacht and fidléireacht?
Both mean playing the fiddle or violin; fidléireacht, from fidil, is often used for traditional fiddling, while veidhleadóireacht, from veidhlín, is the more general term.
