Exercise in Irish (Aclaíocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for exercise?

The Irish for exercise is aclaíocht (pronounced “AK-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean suppleness or adroitness.

Q: Does aclaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aclaíocht can mean exercise, suppleness or adroitness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “exercise” in Irish

Irish:: aclaíocht
English:: exercise, suppleness, adroitness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “AK-lee-ukht” /ˈakliːəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: aclaíochta, na haclaíochta (e.g. seomra aclaíochta, gym, exercise room)

What does “aclaíocht” mean?

“Aclaíocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

exercise: Physical activity done to keep the body fit and healthy.Also: physical exercise, workout, keeping fit, gymnastics.

2 other meanings: suppleness or adroitness

2suppleness: The quality of being agile, nimble or supple in body.Also: agility, nimbleness, litheness.
3adroitness: Skill and dexterity in doing something.Also: dexterity, deftness.

Other Irish words for exercise: aclú (exercise)

“Aclaíocht” with the article

Here is aclaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an aclaíocht

the exercise

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Aclaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aclaíocht, the Irish word for exercise.

Is annamh a dhéanaim aclaíocht.

I rarely exercise.

An ndéanann tú mórán aclaíochta?

Do you exercise much?

Tá an aclaíocht go maith don chroí.

Exercise is good for the heart.

Bíonn rang aclaíochta againn gach Máirt.

We have an exercise class every Tuesday.

Ní bhfuair mé aon aclaíocht inniu.

I didn't get any exercise today.

Siúlaim gach maidin mar aclaíocht.

I walk every morning for exercise.

Bhí aclaíocht iontach sa damhsóir óg sin.

That young dancer had wonderful agility.

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Exercise in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for exercise?

The Irish for exercise is aclaíocht (pronounced “AK-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean suppleness or adroitness.

How do you pronounce aclaíocht in Irish?

Aclaíocht is said like “AK-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈakliːəxt̪/).

Does aclaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for aclaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does aclaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aclaíocht can mean exercise, suppleness or adroitness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does aclaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aclaíocht (the exercise), a haclaíocht (her exercise), a n-aclaíocht (their exercise).

How do I say 'to exercise' in Irish?

Use the verb déan with the noun: 'aclaíocht a dhéanamh', e.g. 'Déanaim aclaíocht gach lá' (I exercise every day).

Is aclaíocht used for a school exercise or homework task?

No, aclaíocht is physical exercise; a written exercise is 'cleachtadh' or 'ceacht'.

Exercise in Irish (Aclaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage