HeyRuaHow to say “canoeing” in Irish
- Irish:
- canúáil
- English:
- canoeing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-oo-awl” /ˈkanˠuːaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- canúála, na canúála (e.g. club canúála, canoeing club)
What does “canúáil” mean?
- canoeing
- The sport or activity of paddling a canoe on water.Also: canoe, paddling, kayaking.
“Canúáil” with the article
Here is canúáil after the article (an t-alt).
an chanúáil
the canoeing
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Canúáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using canúáil, the Irish word for canoeing.
Is breá liom canúáil ar an loch.
I love canoeing on the lake.
Chuamar ag canúáil ar an abhainn inné.
We went canoeing on the river yesterday.
Tá an chanúáil an-choitianta i gConamara.
Canoeing is very popular in Connemara.
Bhí cúrsa canúála ar siúl sa samhradh.
There was a canoeing course on in the summer.
Thosaigh m'iníon ag canúáil anuraidh.
My daughter started canoeing last year.
Caithfidh tú seaicéad tarrthála a chaitheamh don chanúáil.
You have to wear a life jacket for canoeing.
Ghlac sé páirt i gcomórtas canúála.
He took part in a canoeing competition.
Other nouns in Irish
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Canoeing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for canoeing?
The Irish for canoeing is canúáil (pronounced “KAN-oo-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce canúáil in Irish?
Canúáil is said like “KAN-oo-awl” (IPA /ˈkanˠuːaːlʲ/).
Does canúáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for canúáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does canúáil change to chanúáil or gcanúáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) canúáil becomes mo chanúáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcanúáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'canú' and 'canúáil'?
'Canú' is the boat itself, a canoe, while 'canúáil' is the activity of canoeing, as in 'ag canúáil' (canoeing).
