Hurdling in Irish (Cliathreathaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for hurdling?

The Irish for hurdling is cliathreathaíocht (pronounced “KLEE-uh-ra-hee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “hurdling” in Irish

Irish:: cliathreathaíocht
English:: hurdling
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KLEE-uh-ra-hee-ukht” /ˈclʲiəˌrʲahiːəxt/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cliathreathaíochta, na cliathreathaíochta (e.g. rás cliathreathaíochta, a hurdling race)

What does “cliathreathaíocht” mean?

hurdling: The athletic event or sport of racing over hurdles.Also: hurdle race, hurdles, hurdle racing.

“Cliathreathaíocht” with the article

Here is cliathreathaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an chliathreathaíocht

the hurdling

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cliathreathaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cliathreathaíocht, the Irish word for hurdling.

Is breá le mo dheirfiúr cliathreathaíocht.

My sister loves hurdling.

Bhuaigh sí bonn óir sa chliathreathaíocht.

She won a gold medal in the hurdles.

Tá an chliathreathaíocht deacair ach spreagúil.

Hurdling is difficult but exciting.

Bíonn traenáil chliathreathaíochta againn gach Máirt.

We have hurdling training every Tuesday.

Tá sé go maith i gcliathreathaíocht.

He is good at hurdling.

Thosaigh mé ag cleachtadh cliathreathaíochta anuraidh.

I started practising hurdling last year.

Is í an chliathreathaíocht an comórtas is fearr liom.

Hurdling is my favourite event.

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Hurdling in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hurdling?

The Irish for hurdling is cliathreathaíocht (pronounced “KLEE-uh-ra-hee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cliathreathaíocht in Irish?

Cliathreathaíocht is said like “KLEE-uh-ra-hee-ukht” (IPA /ˈclʲiəˌrʲahiːəxt/).

Does cliathreathaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for cliathreathaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cliathreathaíocht change to chliathreathaíocht or gcliathreathaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cliathreathaíocht becomes mo chliathreathaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcliathreathaíocht (eclipsis).

What is this word made from?

It combines 'cliath' (hurdle) and 'reathaíocht' (running), so 'cliathreathaíocht' is literally hurdle running.

Hurdling in Irish (Cliathreathaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage