HeyRuaHow to say “athletics” in Irish
- Irish:
- lúthchleasaíocht
- English:
- athletics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-khlass-ee-ukht” /ˈl̪ˠuːxl̠ʲasˠiːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lúthchleasaíochta, na lúthchleasaíochta (e.g. club lúthchleasaíochta, athletics club)
What does “lúthchleasaíocht” mean?
- athletics
- Sports such as running, jumping and throwing, practised individually or in competition.Also: track and field, athleticism, sports.
“Lúthchleasaíocht” with the article
Here is lúthchleasaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an lúthchleasaíocht
the athletics
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“Lúthchleasaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lúthchleasaíocht, the Irish word for athletics.
Is breá le mo dheirfiúr lúthchleasaíocht.
My sister loves athletics.
Bhí an lúthchleasaíocht ar siúl sa staid inné.
The athletics was on in the stadium yesterday.
Tá sé ina bhall de chlub lúthchleasaíochta áitiúil.
He is a member of a local athletics club.
Bhuaigh sí bonn óir i gcomórtas lúthchleasaíochta.
She won a gold medal in an athletics competition.
Tá suim mhór agam i lúthchleasaíocht.
I have a great interest in athletics.
Bíonn lúthchleasaíocht againn sa scoil gach Aoine.
We have athletics at school every Friday.
Is í an lúthchleasaíocht an spórt is fearr léi.
Athletics is her favourite sport.
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Athletics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for athletics?
The Irish for athletics is lúthchleasaíocht (pronounced “LOO-khlass-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce lúthchleasaíocht in Irish?
Lúthchleasaíocht is said like “LOO-khlass-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuːxl̠ʲasˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does lúthchleasaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for lúthchleasaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between lúthchleasaíocht and lúthchleas?
Lúthchleasaíocht is athletics as a sport, while lúthchleas is a single athletic feat; the genitive plural lúthchleas appears in Cumann Lúthchleas Gael.
What do you call an athlete?
An athlete is lúthchleasaí.
