HeyRuaHow to say “woodwork” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhmadóireacht
- English:
- woodwork
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-muh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈəimˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- adhmadóireachta, na hadhmadóireachta (e.g. uirlisí na hadhmadóireachta, woodworking tools)
What does “adhmadóireacht” mean?
- woodwork
- The craft or work of making things out of wood.Also: woodworking, carpentry, joinery.
“Adhmadóireacht” with the article
Here is adhmadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Adhmadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhmadóireacht, the Irish word for woodwork.
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Woodwork in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for woodwork?
The Irish for woodwork is adhmadóireacht (pronounced “EYE-muh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce adhmadóireacht in Irish?
Adhmadóireacht is said like “EYE-muh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈəimˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does adhmadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for adhmadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does adhmadóireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an adhmadóireacht (the woodwork), a hadhmadóireacht (her woodwork), a n-adhmadóireacht (their woodwork).
What is the difference between adhmadóireacht and siúinéireacht?
Adhmadóireacht is general woodwork, as taught in school, while siúinéireacht is the trade of carpentry or joinery done by a siúinéir.
