HeyRuaHow to say “exercise” in Irish
- Irish:
- aclú
- English:
- exercise
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aclaigh, to exercise (ag aclú, exercising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-loo” /ˈakəlˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- aclaithe, an aclaithe (e.g. ranganna aclaithe, exercise classes)
What does “aclú” mean?
- exercise
- Physical activity done to keep the body fit and supple; the verbal noun of aclaigh, to exercise or limber up.Also: physical exercise, limbering, workout, flexing.
Other Irish words for exercise: aclaíocht (exercise)
“Aclú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aclú means exercising: it is the verbal noun of the verb aclaigh (to exercise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aclú” with the article
Here is aclú after the article (an t-alt).
“Aclú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aclú, the Irish word for exercise.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Exercise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exercise?
The Irish for exercise is aclú (pronounced “AK-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aclú in Irish?
Aclú is said like “AK-loo” (IPA /ˈakəlˠuː/).
Does aclú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aclú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aclú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aclú (the exercise), a haclú (her exercise), a n-aclú (their exercise).
What is the difference between aclú and cleachtadh?
Aclú is physical exercise to keep fit, while cleachtadh means practice or an exercise in the sense of a drill or task, such as a school exercise.
