HeyRuaHow to say “archery” in Irish
- Irish:
- boghdóireacht
- English:
- archery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOW-dohr-ukht” /ˈbˠəuːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- boghdóireachta, na boghdóireachta (e.g. club boghdóireachta, archery club)
What does “boghdóireacht” mean?
- archery
- The sport or skill of shooting arrows from a bow.Also: bowmanship, shooting with a bow.
“Boghdóireacht” with the article
Here is boghdóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Boghdóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using boghdóireacht, the Irish word for archery.
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Archery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for archery?
The Irish for archery is boghdóireacht (pronounced “BOW-dohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce boghdóireacht in Irish?
Boghdóireacht is said like “BOW-dohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠəuːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does boghdóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for boghdóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does boghdóireacht change to bhoghdóireacht or mboghdóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) boghdóireacht becomes mo bhoghdóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboghdóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the word for an archer?
An archer is 'boghdóir', from 'bogha' (bow); the activity is 'boghdóireacht'. The older word 'saighdeoir' also means archer or bowman.
