HeyRuaHow to say “boating” in Irish
- Irish:
- bádóireacht
- English:
- boating, boatmanship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-doh-ryukht” /ˈbˠaːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bádóireachta, na bádóireachta (e.g. club bádóireachta, boating club)
What does “bádóireacht” mean?
“Bádóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- boating
- The activity of going out in a boat, especially for pleasure or as a pastime.Also: going out in a boat, sailing, rowing.
1 other meaning: boatmanship
- 2boatmanship
- The skill or work of handling and managing a boat.Also: boat handling, seamanship.
“Bádóireacht” with the article
Here is bádóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Bádóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bádóireacht, the Irish word for boating.
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Boating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boating?
The Irish for boating is bádóireacht (pronounced “BAW-doh-ryukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean boatmanship.
How do you pronounce bádóireacht in Irish?
Bádóireacht is said like “BAW-doh-ryukht” (IPA /ˈbˠaːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does bádóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bádóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bádóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bádóireacht can mean boating or boatmanship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bádóireacht change to bhádóireacht or mbádóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bádóireacht becomes mo bhádóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbádóireacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to go boating' in Irish?
Use 'dul ag bádóireacht', for example 'Chuamar ag bádóireacht ar an abhainn'.
Is 'bádóireacht' the same as 'seoltóireacht'?
No: 'bádóireacht' is boating in general, while 'seoltóireacht' is specifically sailing.
