HeyRuaHow to say “angling” in Irish
- Irish:
- slatiascaireacht
- English:
- angling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLAT-ee-uh-skir-ukht” /ˈsl̪ˠat̪ˠiəsˌkəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- slatiascaireachta, na slatiascaireachta (e.g. club slatiascaireachta, angling club)
What does “slatiascaireacht” mean?
- angling
- The sport or pastime of fishing with a rod and line.Also: rod fishing, fishing with a rod, sport fishing.
Other Irish words for angling: iascaireacht (fishing)
“Slatiascaireacht” with the article
Here is slatiascaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Slatiascaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slatiascaireacht, the Irish word for angling.
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Angling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for angling?
The Irish for angling is slatiascaireacht (pronounced “SLAT-ee-uh-skir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce slatiascaireacht in Irish?
Slatiascaireacht is said like “SLAT-ee-uh-skir-ukht” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠat̪ˠiəsˌkəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does slatiascaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for slatiascaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does slatiascaireacht change to shlatiascaireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlatiascaireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár slatiascaireacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'slatiascaireacht' and 'iascaireacht'?
'Iascaireacht' is fishing in general, including commercial fishing with nets, while 'slatiascaireacht' is specifically angling with a rod (slat).
