HeyRuaHow to say “fencing” in Irish
- Irish:
- pionsóireacht
- English:
- fencing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PYUN-soh-ruhkht” /ˈpʲʊnsoːɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- pionsóireachta, na pionsóireachta (e.g. club pionsóireachta, fencing club)
What does “pionsóireacht” mean?
- fencing
- The sport or art of fighting with swords such as the foil, épée or sabre.Also: swordplay, sword fighting.
“Pionsóireacht” with the article
Here is pionsóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an phionsóireacht
the fencing
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Pionsóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pionsóireacht, the Irish word for fencing.
Is breá liom pionsóireacht.
I love fencing.
Thosaigh sí ag pionsóireacht nuair a bhí sí deich mbliana d'aois.
She started fencing when she was ten.
Tá an phionsóireacht ina spórt Oilimpeach.
Fencing is an Olympic sport.
Chuaigh mé chuig club pionsóireachta aréir.
I went to a fencing club last night.
Bhuaigh sé bonn óir sa phionsóireacht.
He won a gold medal in fencing.
Bíonn ranganna pionsóireachta ar siúl gach Máirt.
Fencing classes are held every Tuesday.
Teastaíonn masc agus claíomh don phionsóireacht.
You need a mask and a sword for fencing.
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Fencing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fencing?
The Irish for fencing is pionsóireacht (pronounced “PYUN-soh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce pionsóireacht in Irish?
Pionsóireacht is said like “PYUN-soh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈpʲʊnsoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does pionsóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for pionsóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pionsóireacht change to phionsóireacht or bpionsóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pionsóireacht becomes mo phionsóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpionsóireacht (eclipsis).
Does pionsóireacht mean fencing as in putting up a fence?
No, pionsóireacht is only the sword sport; a fence around a field is 'claí' or 'fál', and fencing material is 'fálú'.
