HeyRuaHow to say “cruising” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúrsáil
- English:
- cruising
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cúrsáil, to cruise (ag cúrsáil, cruising)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOR-sawl” /ˈkuːɾˠsˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- cúrsála, na cúrsála (e.g. long chúrsála, cruise ship)
What does “cúrsáil” mean?
- cruising
- The act of sailing or travelling about at a steady pace, especially on a pleasure voyage by sea; it is the verbal noun of the verb cúrsáil.Also: cruise, sailing around.
“Cúrsáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, cúrsáil means cruising: it is the verbal noun of the verb cúrsáil (to cruise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cúrsáil” with the article
Here is cúrsáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Cúrsáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúrsáil, the Irish word for cruising.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cruising in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cruising?
The Irish for cruising is cúrsáil (pronounced “KOOR-sawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cúrsáil in Irish?
Cúrsáil is said like “KOOR-sawl” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠsˠaːlʲ/).
Does cúrsáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for cúrsáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cúrsáil have more than one meaning?
Cúrsáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to cruise.
Why does cúrsáil change to chúrsáil or gcúrsáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúrsáil becomes mo chúrsáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúrsáil (eclipsis).
How do I say 'go on a cruise' in Irish?
You can say dul ag cúrsáil, or dul ar thuras farraige for a pleasure voyage.
