HeyRuaHow to say “inshore fishing” in Irish
- Irish:
- gariascaireacht
- English:
- inshore fishing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAR-ee-us-kur-ukht” /ˈɡaɾʲiəskəɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- gariascaireachta, na gariascaireachta (e.g. bád gariascaireachta, inshore fishing boat)
What does “gariascaireacht” mean?
- inshore fishing
- Fishing carried out close to the shore, usually from small boats.Also: inshore fishery, coastal fishing, shore fishing.
“Gariascaireacht” with the article
Here is gariascaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Gariascaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gariascaireacht, the Irish word for inshore fishing.
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Inshore fishing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inshore fishing?
The Irish for inshore fishing is gariascaireacht (pronounced “GAR-ee-us-kur-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gariascaireacht in Irish?
Gariascaireacht is said like “GAR-ee-us-kur-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡaɾʲiəskəɾʲəxt̪/).
Does gariascaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for gariascaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gariascaireacht change to ghariascaireacht or ngariascaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gariascaireacht becomes mo ghariascaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngariascaireacht (eclipsis).
How does gariascaireacht differ from iascaireacht?
Iascaireacht is fishing in general, while gariascaireacht, from gar 'near' plus iascaireacht, means fishing near the shore.
