HeyRuaHow to say “diving” in Irish
- Irish:
- tumadóireacht
- English:
- diving
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUM-uh-doh-ruckht” /ˈt̪ˠʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tumadóireachta, na tumadóireachta (e.g. cumann tumadóireachta, diving club)
What does “tumadóireacht” mean?
- diving
- The activity of diving, especially going under water, as a sport or occupation.Also: scuba diving, underwater diving, dive.
“Tumadóireacht” with the article
Here is tumadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tumadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tumadóireacht, the Irish word for diving.
Other nouns in Irish
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Diving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diving?
The Irish for diving is tumadóireacht (pronounced “TUM-uh-doh-ruckht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tumadóireacht in Irish?
Tumadóireacht is said like “TUM-uh-doh-ruckht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does tumadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tumadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tumadóireacht change to thumadóireacht or dtumadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tumadóireacht becomes mo thumadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtumadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tumadóireacht and tumadh?
Tumadh is the verbal noun of tum, meaning a single act of dipping or plunging, while tumadóireacht is diving as an activity or sport. A diver is tumadóir.
