HeyRuaHow to say “gliding” in Irish
- Irish:
- faoileoireacht
- English:
- gliding, hovering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FWEE-lor-ukht” /ˈfˠiːlʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- faoileoireachta, na faoileoireachta (e.g. club faoileoireachta, gliding club)
What does “faoileoireacht” mean?
“Faoileoireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gliding
- The act or sport of flying in a glider or gliding through the air without an engine.Also: soaring, glider flying, hang-gliding.
1 other meaning: hovering
- 2hovering
- Floating or soaring in the air the way a gull does, hovering on the wind.Also: soaring, floating in the air.
“Faoileoireacht” with the article
Here is faoileoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Faoileoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faoileoireacht, the Irish word for gliding.
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Gliding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gliding?
The Irish for gliding is faoileoireacht (pronounced “FWEE-lor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean hovering.
How do you pronounce faoileoireacht in Irish?
Faoileoireacht is said like “FWEE-lor-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠiːlʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does faoileoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for faoileoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does faoileoireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Faoileoireacht can mean gliding or hovering, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does faoileoireacht change to fhaoileoireacht or bhfaoileoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faoileoireacht becomes m'fhaoileoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaoileoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the link between faoileoireacht and faoileán?
Faoileoireacht comes from faoileoir 'glider', related to faoileán 'seagull', since gliding resembles the way a gull soars on the wind.
