HeyRuaHow to say “jockey” in Irish
- Irish:
- jacaí
- English:
- jockey
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JAK-ee” /ˈdʒakiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- jacaithe (jockeys)
- Genitive singular:
- jacaí, an jacaí (e.g. hata an jacaí, the jockey's hat)
- Genitive plural:
- jacaithe, na jacaithe (e.g. seomra na jacaithe, the jockeys' room)
What does “jacaí” mean?
- jockey
- A person who rides horses in races, especially as a profession.Also: horse rider, rider.
“Jacaí” with the article
The plural of jockey in Irish is jacaithe. Here is jacaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an jacaí
the jockey
No change after an
na jacaithe
the jockeys
Plural: no change after na
“Jacaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using jacaí, the Irish word for jockey.
Is jacaí cáiliúil é a dheartháir.
His brother is a famous jockey.
Thit an jacaí den chapall ag an gclaí deireanach.
The jockey fell off the horse at the last fence.
Bhí dath gorm ar chulaith an jacaí.
The jockey's outfit was blue.
Tá na jacaithe ag ullmhú don rás mór.
The jockeys are getting ready for the big race.
Ba mhaith le mo mhac a bheith ina jacaí.
My son would like to be a jockey.
Bhuaigh jacaí óg as Cill Dara an rás inné.
A young jockey from Kildare won the race yesterday.
Caithfidh jacaithe a meáchan a choinneáil íseal.
Jockeys have to keep their weight low.
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Jockey in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jockey?
The Irish for jockey is jacaí (pronounced “JAK-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is jacaithe.
How do you pronounce jacaí in Irish?
Jacaí is said like “JAK-ee” (IPA /ˈdʒakiː/).
What is the plural of jockey in Irish?
The plural of jacaí is jacaithe; with the article, na jacaithe means “the jockeys”. The genitive plural is jacaithe, as in seomra na jacaithe (the jockeys' room).
What is the difference between 'jacaí' and 'marcach'?
'Marcach' means any rider or horseman, while 'jacaí' is specifically a professional race rider. A jockey can also be called 'marcach' in racing contexts.
