HeyRuaHow to say “climbing” in Irish
- Irish:
- dreapadóireacht
- English:
- climbing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAP-uh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈdʲɾʲapˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dreapadóireachta, na dreapadóireachta (e.g. club dreapadóireachta, a climbing club)
What does “dreapadóireacht” mean?
- climbing
- The activity or sport of climbing, especially rocks, cliffs or mountains.Also: rock climbing, mountaineering, climb.
Other Irish words for climbing: dreapadh (climbing)
“Dreapadóireacht” with the article
Here is dreapadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dreapadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dreapadóireacht, the Irish word for climbing.
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Climbing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for climbing?
The Irish for climbing is dreapadóireacht (pronounced “DRAP-uh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dreapadóireacht in Irish?
Dreapadóireacht is said like “DRAP-uh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲapˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dreapadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dreapadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dreapadóireacht change to dhreapadóireacht or ndreapadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dreapadóireacht becomes mo dhreapadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndreapadóireacht (eclipsis).
How is 'dreapadóireacht' related to 'dreapadh'?
'Dreapadh' is the verbal noun of 'dreap' (climb), the act of climbing something, while 'dreapadóireacht' is the activity or sport of climbing, formed from 'dreapadóir' (climber).
Is it the same as 'sléibhteoireacht'?
Not quite: 'sléibhteoireacht' is mountaineering, while 'dreapadóireacht' covers climbing in general, including rock and wall climbing.
