HeyRuaHow to say “camping” in Irish
- Irish:
- campáil
- English:
- camping
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- campáil, to camp (ag campáil, camping)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAM-pawl” /ˈkamˠpˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- campála, na campála (e.g. láthair champála, campsite)
What does “campáil” mean?
- camping
- The activity of staying outdoors in a tent or camp, especially on holiday; it is also the verbal noun of the verb campáil, to camp.Also: camp, tenting, encampment.
“Campáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, campáil means camping: it is the verbal noun of the verb campáil (to camp). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Campáil” with the article
Here is campáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Campáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using campáil, the Irish word for camping.
Other nouns in Irish
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Camping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for camping?
The Irish for camping is campáil (pronounced “KAM-pawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce campáil in Irish?
Campáil is said like “KAM-pawl” (IPA /ˈkamˠpˠaːlʲ/).
Does campáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for campáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does campáil have more than one meaning?
Campáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to camp.
Why does campáil change to champáil or gcampáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) campáil becomes mo champáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcampáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between campáil and campa?
Campáil is the activity of camping, as in ag campáil, while campa is the camp itself, the place where people stay.
