Fishing in Irish (Iascaireacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for fishing?

The Irish for fishing is iascaireacht (pronounced “EE-uss-kur-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fishery.

Q: Does iascaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Iascaireacht can mean fishing or fishery, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “fishing” in Irish

Irish:: iascaireacht
English:: fishing, fishery
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “EE-uss-kur-ukht” /ˈiəsˠkəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: iascaireachta, na hiascaireachta (e.g. bád iascaireachta, fishing boat)

What does “iascaireacht” mean?

“Iascaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

fishing: The activity or occupation of catching fish.Also: angling, fish catching.

1 other meaning: fishery

2fishery: A place where fish are caught, or the fishing industry of an area.Also: fishing ground, fishing industry.

Other Irish words for fishing: iascach (fishing)

“Iascaireacht” with the article

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

an iascaireacht

the fishing

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

“Iascaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using iascaireacht, the Irish word for fishing.

Is breá le m'athair an iascaireacht.

My father loves fishing.

Chuamar ag iascaireacht ar an loch inné.

We went fishing on the lake yesterday.

Tá bád iascaireachta nua ag mo dheartháir.

My brother has a new fishing boat.

Bhí iascaireacht mhaith ann i mbliana.

There was good fishing this year.

Tá an iascaireacht an-tábhachtach sa cheantar seo.

Fishing is very important in this area.

Cheannaigh sé ceadúnas iascaireachta san oifig.

He bought a fishing licence at the office.

Tá ró-iascaireacht ag scriosadh na farraige.

Overfishing is destroying the sea.

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Fishing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fishing?

The Irish for fishing is iascaireacht (pronounced “EE-uss-kur-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fishery.

How do you pronounce iascaireacht in Irish?

Iascaireacht is said like “EE-uss-kur-ukht” (IPA /ˈiəsˠkəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does iascaireacht have a plural?

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

Does iascaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Iascaireacht can mean fishing or fishery, depending on context; the first is the most common.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iascaireacht (the fishing), a hiascaireacht (her fishing), a n-iascaireacht (their fishing).

What is the difference between 'iascaireacht' and 'iascach'?

Both mean fishing; 'iascaireacht' is the usual word for the activity and industry, while 'iascach' also means fishing or a catch of fish. You say 'ag iascaireacht' for 'fishing'.

How do I say 'to go fishing'?

Say 'dul ag iascaireacht', for example 'Chuaigh mé ag iascaireacht'.

Fishing in Irish (Iascaireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage