HeyRuaHow to say “activity” in Irish
- Irish:
- gníomhaíocht
- English:
- activity, action, business
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNEEV-ee-ukht” /ˈɡnʲiːvˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gníomhaíochtaí (activities)
- Genitive singular:
- gníomhaíochta, na gníomhaíochta (e.g. leibhéal na gníomhaíochta, the level of activity)
- Genitive plural:
- gníomhaíochtaí, na ngníomhaíochtaí (e.g. liosta na ngníomhaíochtaí, the list of activities)
What does “gníomhaíocht” mean?
“Gníomhaíocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- activity
- Something people do, especially an organised or regular pursuit, or the state of being active.Also: pursuit, undertaking, doings.
2 other meanings: action or business
- 2action
- The process of acting or doing things, as opposed to doing nothing.Also: operation, performance.
- 3business
- Work or dealings carried on, as in commercial or economic activity.Also: business activity, economic activity.
“Gníomhaíocht” with the article
The plural of activity in Irish is gníomhaíochtaí. Here is gníomhaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gníomhaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gníomhaíocht, the Irish word for activity.
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Activity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for activity?
The Irish for activity is gníomhaíocht (pronounced “GNEEV-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gníomhaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean action or business.
How do you pronounce gníomhaíocht in Irish?
Gníomhaíocht is said like “GNEEV-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡnʲiːvˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of activity in Irish?
The plural of gníomhaíocht is gníomhaíochtaí; with the article, na gníomhaíochtaí means “the activities”. The genitive plural is gníomhaíochtaí, as in liosta na ngníomhaíochtaí (the list of activities).
Does gníomhaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gníomhaíocht can mean activity, action or business, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gníomhaíocht change to ghníomhaíocht or ngníomhaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gníomhaíocht becomes mo ghníomhaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngníomhaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gníomh and gníomhaíocht?
Gníomh is a single act or deed, while gníomhaíocht is activity in general or an organised pursuit, e.g. gníomhaíochtaí iarscoile, after-school activities.
