HeyRuaHow to say “hillwalking” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnocadóireacht
- English:
- hillwalking
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KNUK-uh-dohr-ukht” /ˈkn̪ˠʊkəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cnocadóireachta, na cnocadóireachta (e.g. club cnocadóireachta, hillwalking club)
What does “cnocadóireacht” mean?
- hillwalking
- The activity of walking or climbing in hills for recreation.Also: hill climbing, hiking, rambling.
“Cnocadóireacht” with the article
Here is cnocadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cnocadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnocadóireacht, the Irish word for hillwalking.
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Hillwalking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hillwalking?
The Irish for hillwalking is cnocadóireacht (pronounced “KNUK-uh-dohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cnocadóireacht in Irish?
Cnocadóireacht is said like “KNUK-uh-dohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈkn̪ˠʊkəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cnocadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cnocadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cnocadóireacht change to chnocadóireacht or gcnocadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnocadóireacht becomes mo chnocadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnocadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cnocadóireacht and sléibhteoireacht?
Cnocadóireacht is hillwalking, while sléibhteoireacht is mountaineering, a more technical activity on high mountains.
How do I say 'go hillwalking'?
Use 'dul ag cnocadóireacht', for example 'Chuaigh mé ag cnocadóireacht'.
