HeyRuaHow to say “horsemanship” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachaíocht
- English:
- horsemanship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-ee-ukht” /ˈaxiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eachaíochta, na heachaíochta (e.g. comórtas eachaíochta, equestrian competition)
What does “eachaíocht” mean?
- horsemanship
- The skill or sport of riding horses.Also: equitation, equestrian sport, horse riding, equestrianism.
“Eachaíocht” with the article
Here is eachaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an eachaíocht
the horsemanship
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eachaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eachaíocht, the Irish word for horsemanship.
Is breá le m'iníon an eachaíocht.
My daughter loves horse riding.
Tá eachaíocht ar an gclár sna Cluichí Oilimpeacha.
Equestrian sport is on the programme at the Olympic Games.
D'fhreastail sé ar chúrsa eachaíochta i rith an tsamhraidh.
He attended a riding course during the summer.
Tá ionad eachaíochta in aice an bhaile.
There is an equestrian centre near the town.
Bhuaigh sí bonn san eachaíocht anuraidh.
She won a medal in equestrian sport last year.
Teastaíonn foighne agus misneach san eachaíocht.
Horsemanship requires patience and courage.
Is spórt costasach í an eachaíocht.
Equestrianism is an expensive sport.
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Horsemanship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for horsemanship?
The Irish for horsemanship is eachaíocht (pronounced “AKH-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eachaíocht in Irish?
Eachaíocht is said like “AKH-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈaxiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does eachaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eachaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eachaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eachaíocht (the horsemanship), a heachaíocht (her horsemanship), a n-eachaíocht (their horsemanship).
What is the difference between 'eachaíocht' and 'marcaíocht'?
'Marcaíocht' is the everyday word for riding (a horse, bike or car), while 'eachaíocht' refers specifically to horsemanship or equestrian sport.
