HeyRuaHow to say “hurling” in Irish
- Irish:
- iománaíocht
- English:
- hurling, driving
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-aw-nee-ukht” /ˈʊmˠɑːn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- iománaíochta, na hiománaíochta (e.g. cluiche iománaíochta, a hurling match)
What does “iománaíocht” mean?
“Iománaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hurling
- The traditional Irish field game played with a wooden stick (camán) and a small hard ball (sliotar).Also: hurley game, Gaelic game.
“Iománaíocht” with the article
Here is iománaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Iománaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iománaíocht, the Irish word for hurling.
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Hurling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hurling?
The Irish for hurling is iománaíocht (pronounced “UM-aw-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean driving.
How do you pronounce iománaíocht in Irish?
Iománaíocht is said like “UM-aw-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈʊmˠɑːn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does iománaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for iománaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does iománaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iománaíocht can mean hurling or driving, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iománaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iománaíocht (the hurling), a hiománaíocht (her hurling), a n-iománaíocht (their hurling).
What is the difference between iománaíocht and iomáint?
Both mean hurling; iomáint is common in Munster and in phrases like 'ag iomáint', while iománaíocht is the standard general term.
What is a hurler called in Irish?
A hurler is an iománaí, and the women's version of the game is camógaíocht.
