HeyRuaHow to say “weaving” in Irish
- Irish:
- fíodóireacht
- English:
- weaving, web-making
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-dor-ukht” /ˈfʲiədoːrʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- fíodóireachta, na fíodóireachta (e.g. ceird na fíodóireachta, the craft of weaving)
What does “fíodóireacht” mean?
“Fíodóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- weaving
- The craft or work of making cloth by interlacing threads on a loom.Also: handloom weaving, textile weaving, loom work.
1 other meaning: web-making
- 2web-making
- The spinning of a web, as by a spider, or the netting together of ropes or strands.Also: netting, spinning a web.
Other Irish words for weaving: fí (weaving)
“Fíodóireacht” with the article
Here is fíodóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fíodóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fíodóireacht, the Irish word for weaving.
Other nouns in Irish
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Weaving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weaving?
The Irish for weaving is fíodóireacht (pronounced “FEE-uh-dor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean web-making.
How do you pronounce fíodóireacht in Irish?
Fíodóireacht is said like “FEE-uh-dor-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲiədoːrʲəxt/).
Does fíodóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fíodóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fíodóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fíodóireacht can mean weaving or web-making, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fíodóireacht change to fhíodóireacht or bhfíodóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fíodóireacht becomes m'fhíodóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfíodóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the word for a weaver?
A weaver is fíodóir, and the activity of weaving is fíodóireacht; the verb is figh, 'to weave'.
Is fíodóireacht the same as fíochán?
Fíodóireacht is the craft or occupation of weaving, while fíochán usually means the act of weaving or a woven fabric, and also tissue in biology.
