Workshop in Irish (Ceardlann): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for workshop?

The Irish for workshop is ceardlann (pronounced “KYAR-dlun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceardlanna.

Q: What is the plural of workshop in Irish?

The plural of ceardlann is ceardlanna; with the article, na ceardlanna means “the workshops”. The genitive plural is ceardlann, as in líon na gceardlann (the number of workshops).

How to say “workshop” in Irish

Irish:: ceardlann
English:: workshop
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KYAR-dlun” /ˈcaːɾˠd̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: ceardlanna (workshops)
Genitive singular:: ceardlainne, na ceardlainne (e.g. doras na ceardlainne, the door of the workshop)
Genitive plural:: ceardlann, na gceardlann (e.g. líon na gceardlann, the number of workshops)

What does “ceardlann” mean?

“Ceardlann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

workshop: A room or building where things are made or repaired by hand, especially crafts.Also: craft workshop, atelier, craft centre.

1 other meaning:

2workshop: A meeting or class where a group of people learn or practise a skill together.Also: training session, class, seminar.

Other Irish words for workshop: seimineár (seminar)

“Ceardlann” with the article

The plural of workshop in Irish is ceardlanna. Here is ceardlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cheardlann

the workshop

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na ceardlanna

the workshops

Plural: no change after na

“Ceardlann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceardlann, the Irish word for workshop.

Tá ceardlann bheag ag m'athair sa gharraí.

My father has a small workshop in the garden.

Beidh an cheardlann ar siúl Dé Sathairn.

The workshop will take place on Saturday.

Bhí boladh adhmaid ar fud na ceardlainne.

There was a smell of wood all over the workshop.

Eagraíonn an club ceardlanna drámaíochta do pháistí.

The club organises drama workshops for children.

Chaith mé an lá ar fad i mo cheardlann.

I spent the whole day in my workshop.

D'fhreastail sí ar cheardlann scríbhneoireachta inné.

She attended a writing workshop yesterday.

Cheannaigh mé babhla cré sa cheardlann.

I bought a clay bowl in the craft workshop.

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Workshop in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for workshop?

The Irish for workshop is ceardlann (pronounced “KYAR-dlun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceardlanna.

How do you pronounce ceardlann in Irish?

Ceardlann is said like “KYAR-dlun” (IPA /ˈcaːɾˠd̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of workshop in Irish?

The plural of ceardlann is ceardlanna; with the article, na ceardlanna means “the workshops”. The genitive plural is ceardlann, as in líon na gceardlann (the number of workshops).

Why does ceardlann change to cheardlann or gceardlann?

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

What is the difference between ceardlann and saotharlann?

A ceardlann is a workshop for crafts or practical work, or a learning session; a saotharlann is a laboratory for scientific work.

Workshop in Irish (Ceardlann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage