HeyRuaHow to say “hockey” in Irish
- Irish:
- haca
- English:
- hockey
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAK-uh” /ˈhakə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- haca, an haca (e.g. foireann haca, hockey team)
What does “haca” mean?
- hockey
- A team game played with curved sticks and a small hard ball, usually on a field.Also: field hockey, hockey game.
“Haca” with the article
Here is haca after the article (an t-alt).
an haca
the hockey
No change after an
“Haca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using haca, the Irish word for hockey.
Imríonn mo dheirfiúr haca ar scoil.
My sister plays hockey at school.
Is fearr liom haca ná peil.
I prefer hockey to football.
Cheannaigh sé maide haca nua inné.
He bought a new hockey stick yesterday.
Tá cluiche haca againn Dé Sathairn.
We have a hockey match on Saturday.
Bhí sí ina captaen ar fhoireann haca na hÉireann.
She was captain of the Irish hockey team.
Bíonn traenáil haca ann gach Máirt.
There is hockey training every Tuesday.
Gortaíodh é agus é ag imirt haca.
He was injured while playing hockey.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hockey in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hockey?
The Irish for hockey is haca (pronounced “HAK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce haca in Irish?
Haca is said like “HAK-uh” (IPA /ˈhakə/).
Does haca have a plural?
No plural form is given for haca in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is haca the same as iomáint?
No. Haca is hockey, while iomáint is hurling, the Gaelic game played with a camán and sliotar.
