HeyRuaHow to say “fencing” in Irish
- Irish:
- pionsaíocht
- English:
- fencing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PYUN-see-ukht” /ˈpʲʊn̪ˠsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- pionsaíochta, na pionsaíochta (e.g. club pionsaíochta, fencing club)
What does “pionsaíocht” mean?
- fencing
- The sport or art of fighting with swords such as the foil, épée or sabre.Also: swordplay, sword fighting.
“Pionsaíocht” with the article
Here is pionsaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an phionsaíocht
the fencing
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Pionsaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pionsaíocht, the Irish word for fencing.
Is breá le mo dheirfiúr pionsaíocht.
My sister loves fencing.
Thosaigh sé ag foghlaim pionsaíochta anuraidh.
He started learning fencing last year.
Tá an phionsaíocht ina spórt Oilimpeach.
Fencing is an Olympic sport.
Bhuaigh sí bonn óir sa phionsaíocht.
She won a gold medal in fencing.
Bíonn ranganna pionsaíochta ar siúl gach Máirt.
Fencing classes are held every Tuesday.
Ní raibh aon taithí agam ar phionsaíocht riamh.
I never had any experience of fencing.
Caitheann tú masc i gcónaí sa phionsaíocht.
You always wear a mask in fencing.
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Fencing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fencing?
The Irish for fencing is pionsaíocht (pronounced “PYUN-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce pionsaíocht in Irish?
Pionsaíocht is said like “PYUN-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈpʲʊn̪ˠsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does pionsaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for pionsaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pionsaíocht change to phionsaíocht or bpionsaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pionsaíocht becomes mo phionsaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpionsaíocht (eclipsis).
Does 'pionsaíocht' mean fencing as in putting up fences?
No, 'pionsaíocht' is only the sport of swordplay. Fencing around a field is 'fálú' or 'claíocha'.
