HeyRuaHow to say “boxing” in Irish
- Irish:
- dornálaíocht
- English:
- boxing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOR-nawl-ee-ukht” /ˈd̪ˠoːɾˠn̪ˠaːlˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dornálaíochta, na dornálaíochta (e.g. club dornálaíochta, boxing club)
What does “dornálaíocht” mean?
- boxing
- The sport of fighting with the fists, usually wearing padded gloves in a ring.Also: pugilism, prizefighting, fist fighting.
Other Irish words for boxing: dornáil (boxing)
“Dornálaíocht” with the article
Here is dornálaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dornálaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dornálaíocht, the Irish word for boxing.
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Boxing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boxing?
The Irish for boxing is dornálaíocht (pronounced “DOR-nawl-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dornálaíocht in Irish?
Dornálaíocht is said like “DOR-nawl-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːɾˠn̪ˠaːlˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does dornálaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dornálaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dornálaíocht change to dhornálaíocht or ndornálaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dornálaíocht becomes mo dhornálaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndornálaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the word for a boxer?
A boxer is 'dornálaí', from 'dorn' (fist); the sport itself is 'dornálaíocht'.
How do I say 'to box' in Irish?
Use 'ag dornálaíocht' (boxing) or the verb 'dornáil', for example 'Bíonn sé ag dornálaíocht gach seachtain'.
