HeyRuaHow to say “jockey” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachaí
- English:
- jockey
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-ee” /ˈaxiː/
- Plural:
- eachaithe (jockeys)
- Genitive singular:
- eachaí, an eachaí (e.g. hata an eachaí, the jockey's hat)
- Genitive plural:
- eachaithe, na n-eachaithe (e.g. seomra na n-eachaithe, the jockeys' room)
What does “eachaí” mean?
- jockey
- A person who rides horses in races, or more generally a horseman.Also: horseman, rider, horse rider.
“Eachaí” with the article
The plural of jockey in Irish is eachaithe. Here is eachaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eachaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eachaí, the Irish word for jockey.
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Jockey in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jockey?
The Irish for jockey is eachaí (pronounced “AKH-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eachaithe.
How do you pronounce eachaí in Irish?
Eachaí is said like “AKH-ee” (IPA /ˈaxiː/).
What is the plural of jockey in Irish?
The plural of eachaí is eachaithe; with the article, na heachaithe means “the jockeys”. The genitive plural is eachaithe, as in seomra na n-eachaithe (the jockeys' room).
Why does eachaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eachaí (the jockey), a heachaí (her jockey), a n-eachaí (their jockey), na heachaithe (the jockeys).
What is the difference between 'eachaí' and 'marcach'?
'Marcach' is the general word for a rider or horseman, while 'eachaí' is used especially for a jockey who rides in races.
