HeyRuaHow to say “acting” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisteoireacht
- English:
- acting, play-acting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-tyor-ukht” /ˈaʃtʲoːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- aisteoireachta, na haisteoireachta (e.g. stíl na haisteoireachta, the style of the acting)
What does “aisteoireacht” mean?
“Aisteoireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- acting
- The art or activity of performing roles in plays, films or on television.Also: drama, performing, theatre work.
1 other meaning: play-acting
- 2play-acting
- Pretending or putting on a false show of behaviour, often in fun.Also: pretence, showing off, antics.
Other Irish words for acting: gníomhú (acting)
“Aisteoireacht” with the article
Here is aisteoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Aisteoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aisteoireacht, the Irish word for acting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Acting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acting?
The Irish for acting is aisteoireacht (pronounced “ASH-tyor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean play-acting.
How do you pronounce aisteoireacht in Irish?
Aisteoireacht is said like “ASH-tyor-ukht” (IPA /ˈaʃtʲoːɾʲəxt/).
Does aisteoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for aisteoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aisteoireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aisteoireacht can mean acting or play-acting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aisteoireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aisteoireacht (the acting), a haisteoireacht (her acting), a n-aisteoireacht (their acting).
What is the difference between aisteoireacht and drámaíocht?
Aisteoireacht is the act or skill of acting, while drámaíocht is drama more broadly, including writing and staging plays.
What do you call an actor?
An actor is aisteoir, and acting is aisteoireacht, formed from it with the suffix -eacht.
