HeyRuaHow to say “fishing” in Irish
- Irish:
- iascach
- English:
- fishing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- iasc, to fish (ag iascach, fishing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uhs-kuhkh” /ˈiəsˠkəx/
- Genitive singular:
- iascaigh, an iascaigh (e.g. séasúr an iascaigh, the fishing season)
What does “iascach” mean?
- fishing
- The activity or industry of catching fish; it is the verbal noun of the verb iasc.Also: fishery, angling, catching fish.
Other Irish words for fishing: iascaireacht (fishing)
“Iascach” as a verbal noun
After ag, iascach means fishing: it is the verbal noun of the verb iasc (to fish). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
Bhíomar ag iascach ar an abhainn inné. We were fishing on the river yesterday.
“Iascach” with the article
Here is iascach after the article (an t-alt).
“Iascach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iascach, the Irish word for fishing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fishing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fishing?
The Irish for fishing is iascach (pronounced “EE-uhs-kuhkh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iascach in Irish?
Iascach is said like “EE-uhs-kuhkh” (IPA /ˈiəsˠkəx/).
Does iascach have a plural?
No plural form is given for iascach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iascach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iascach (the fishing), a hiascach (her fishing), a n-iascach (their fishing).
How do I say 'to go fishing' in Irish?
Say dul ag iascach, for example Chuaigh siad ag iascach, 'They went fishing'.
What is the difference between iascach and iascaire?
Iascach is the activity of fishing, while iascaire is the person who fishes, a fisherman.
