HeyRuaHow to say “hunting” in Irish
- Irish:
- sealgaireacht
- English:
- hunting, searching
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAL-ug-ir-akht” /ˈʃaləɡəɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- sealgaireachta, na sealgaireachta (e.g. séasúr na sealgaireachta, the hunting season)
What does “sealgaireacht” mean?
“Sealgaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hunting
- The activity of hunting wild animals or birds.Also: hunt, the chase, game hunting.
“Sealgaireacht” with the article
Here is sealgaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Sealgaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sealgaireacht, the Irish word for hunting.
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Hunting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hunting?
The Irish for hunting is sealgaireacht (pronounced “SHAL-ug-ir-akht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean searching.
How do you pronounce sealgaireacht in Irish?
Sealgaireacht is said like “SHAL-ug-ir-akht” (IPA /ˈʃaləɡəɾʲəxt̪/).
Does sealgaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for sealgaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sealgaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sealgaireacht can mean hunting or searching, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sealgaireacht change to shealgaireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shealgaireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár sealgaireacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sealgaireacht' and 'seilg'?
Both mean hunting; 'seilg' is the basic noun for a hunt or the chase, while 'sealgaireacht' stresses the ongoing activity, as in 'ag sealgaireacht'.
What do you call a hunter?
A hunter is 'sealgaire', and 'fiagaí' is also used.
