Hurdling in Irish (Cliathrásaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for hurdling?

The Irish for hurdling is cliathrásaíocht (pronounced “KLEE-uh-raw-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “hurdling” in Irish

Irish:: cliathrásaíocht
English:: hurdling
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KLEE-uh-raw-see-ukht” /ˈclʲiəɾˠaːsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

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

What does “cliathrásaíocht” mean?

hurdling: The athletic event or activity of running a race while jumping over hurdles.Also: hurdles, hurdle race, hurdles race.

“Cliathrásaíocht” with the article

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

an chliathrásaíocht

the hurdling

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cliathrásaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Is breá le mo dheirfiúr cliathrásaíocht.

My sister loves hurdling.

Bhuaigh sí bonn óir sa chliathrásaíocht.

She won a gold medal in the hurdles.

Tá an chliathrásaíocht deacair ar dtús.

Hurdling is difficult at first.

Is é an traenálaí cliathrásaíochta is fearr sa tír é.

He is the best hurdling coach in the country.

Bíonn cliathrásaíocht ar siúl ag an gclub gach Máirt.

The club does hurdling every Tuesday.

Ghortaigh sé a ghlúin i gcomórtas cliathrásaíochta.

He hurt his knee in a hurdling competition.

Theastaigh uaim triail a bhaint as an gcliathrásaíocht.

I wanted to try hurdling.

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Hurdling in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hurdling?

The Irish for hurdling is cliathrásaíocht (pronounced “KLEE-uh-raw-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cliathrásaíocht in Irish?

Cliathrásaíocht is said like “KLEE-uh-raw-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈclʲiəɾˠaːsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does cliathrásaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does cliathrásaíocht change to chliathrásaíocht or gcliathrásaíocht?

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

What is the word built from?

It combines 'cliath' (hurdle) and 'rásaíocht' (racing), so 'cliathrásaíocht' is literally hurdle racing. A single hurdle is 'cliath'.

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